In Celebration of National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation Announce Inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge
PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate April as National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and The Wawa Foundation, commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, have come together to announce the inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge taking place on Friday, September 13. The day-long event will bring together hundreds of representatives from local companies who will participate in various volunteer programs benefiting patients and families at CHOP.
- Additionally, the well-known and beloved Wawa Coffee and Care Cart will be on-site serving attendees, sharing a marquee example of a volunteer activity at CHOP.
- Funds raised through Helping Hands support Wawa Volunteer Services at CHOP, empowering the expansion and elevation of the volunteer program, engaging more community members and creating a ripple effect of kindness.
- "We are thrilled to partner with CHOP to present the Helping Hands Community Care Challenge," said Maria Kalogredis, Chair of The Wawa Foundation.
- To learn more about this inaugural event and how it will impact the community, go to helpinghands.chop.edu .