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Bartell Drugs, a leading drugstore chain in Washington, and Kent-based Oberto Beef Jerky, a nation leader in natural jerky brand products, recently joined forces to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital in support of its mission to prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric diseases.
Executives from Bartell Drugs and Oberto presented a $24,500 check to Seattle Children’s Foundation on Thursday at the Bartell Drugs in University Village Shopping Center in Seattle. Doug Picha, the foundation’s president, was on hand to accept the check.
During October, for each bag of Oberto Beef Jerky purchased at a Bartell location, a financial contribution was made to the Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Proceeds from the donation will benefit Seattle Children’s Uncompensated Care Fund, which ensures that all children in our region get the medical care they need, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. In 2014, Seattle Children’s uncompensated care program covered $120.5 million in costs for families who had limited or no resources to pay their medical bills.
The fundraising effort by the two family-owned companies reflects their long-time commitment to positively impact the lives of children and families living in the Puget Sound area. Bartell Drugs, the oldest family-owned drugstore chain in the country has been serving the greater Seattle area since 1890. Similarly, Oberto Beef Jerky was first founded in 1918 and has committed itself to serving the people of Seattle, where their brand first began.
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