ROSEMEAD, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda
Express and The Coca-Cola Company today announced their Get a
Coke & Give Good Cheer initiative, a campaign created to
inspire hope and spread joy to children and families going through
difficult times this holiday season. From Nov. 25 through Dec. 28, when guests purchase any
Coca-Cola beverage at their local Panda Express restaurant, the
businesses will donate holiday gifts and cheer to thousands of
children at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) across the
nation (value up to $250,000*).
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is a longtime partner of Panda
Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Panda Express, which
supports the health and education of underserved children across
the nation.
"The holidays are a season where smiles should be abundant, yet
there are so many who face hardships during this time of year,"
said Dr. Peggy Cherng, Co-CEO at
Panda Express. "As a family-owned business founded upon values of
love and giving back to the community, we hope to bring fun and
laughter to the children and families who need them most, not only
now but all year long. The entire Panda family, along with our
valued partner Coca-Cola and our guests, has the opportunity to
ignite a chain of compassion and giving across the country."
"The impact Panda Express and Panda Cares make in people's lives
is truly inspiring to us. We share their commitment to helping
local communities," said Katherine Twells, Vice President of
Customer Marketing at Coca-Cola North America, "And this
holiday season, we're thrilled to work together to create positive
impact for families in need with the Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals."
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals treats one in 10 kids in
North America each year, and an
astonishing 62 children enter an affiliated hospital for care every
minute. The Get a Coke & Give Good Cheer campaign will unite
the Panda Bear and the Polar Bear to help sick and injured kids
treated at 170 children's hospitals throughout North America. Each Coca-Cola beverage
purchased at Panda Express will contribute to this important cause,
meaning guests will help the two industry leaders support up to 10
million young lives by the end of the year.
"Every child treated at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has
an amazing team of medical professionals supporting them," said
John Lauck, President and CEO of CMN
Hospitals. "And like our hospitals, we have outstanding corporate
partners that are committed to bringing hope and happiness to sick
and injured children treated in our hospitals each day. We're
thrilled that Panda Express and Coca-Cola are coming together
during the holidays to help kids and their families celebrate the
season."
Coca-Cola has been at the heart of holiday celebrations for
decades, spreading cheer with the iconic Coca-Cola Santa,
Polar Bear and holiday packaging. Included in the Get a Coke
& Give Good Cheer campaign are all of Coca-Cola's fountain and
bottled drinks. For more information, please visit
www.pandaexpress.com/givegoodcheer.
About Panda Express
On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express, an American
Chinese original, is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S.
Panda Express is a family owned and privately held restaurant
company founded by Andrew and Peggy
Cherng in 1983. It is best known for creating a wide
variety of industry-first entrees, including its best seller The
Original Orange Chicken® and its award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp,
which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese
cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express, including the better-for-you
Wok Smart® selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality
ingredients inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary
principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,200 locations
throughout the U.S. and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to
ten countries. Powered by its global family of associates, Panda
Cares, the organization's philanthropic arm, has contributed more
than 140 million dollars and
countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education of
over 12 million youths as well as supporting communities in need
since 1999. For more information, visit pandaexpress.com, or find
us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company,
offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and
territories. Our portfolio includes some of the world's most
valuable beverage brands, such as Dasani waters, Fanta, Honest Tea,
Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, smartwater, Sprite, and
vitaminwater. We're constantly transforming our portfolio, from
reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to
market. We're also working to reduce our environmental impact by
replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our bottling
partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring
economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more
at Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com and
follow us
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises
funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32
million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and
Canada. Donations stay local to
fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical
equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals has raised more than $5
billion, most of it $1 at a
time through the charity's Miracle
Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs
support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as
many children as possible. Find out why children's hospitals need
community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you
can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and
facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
*From Nov. 25, 2019 through
Dec. 28, 2019, Coca-Cola and Panda
Express will donate 1% of the gross sales from all Coca-Cola
products to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals up to $250,000.
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