Happy Lunar New Year!
We are excited to share that 2021’s Year of the Ox was an incredible year of fundraising for Panda Express. The 44 Panda Express restaurants in the Central Valley that support Valley Children’s raised a record-breaking $736,632.79 during their year-round campaign in 2021. This is an incredible feat achieved by Panda Express associates, especially in the midst of the pandemic!
During the past 13 years, Panda Express has raised more than $3.8 million for Valley Children’s. Every dollar supports the Panda Cares Center of Hope, located inside the Hospital. This dedicated space supports Child Life Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, Patient and Family Services, and Spiritual Care and Chaplain Services, all of whom help our young patients heal, learn and thrive.
The top three fundraising stores in 2021 were: Store #1803 in Fresno (Kings Canyon/Peach) raised $31,882.71; Store #1835 in Madera (Cleveland Ave/Hwy 99) raised $31,339.23; and Store #840 in Hanford (12th Ave/Lacey Blvd) raised $31,239.61.
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Our deepest gratitude to Panda Express associates and guests for their unwavering support! We look forward to what 2022’s Year of the Tiger may bring for fundraising. Will it be another record-breaking year? Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident. We are confident it will be another great year for the many brave children we serve