Hamra Enterprises names Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as its charity of choice

The partnership, now in its fourth year, raised nearly $100,000 for CMN Hospitals in 2016 – funds that greatly benefited local children and their families.

“We had a very successful campaign and partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2016,” said Chuck Ocarz, president of Hamra Enterprises’ Wendy’s Division. “We are looking forward to what is in store for 2017 with goals to meet and hopefully exceed what we raised in 2016 for CMN Hospitals.”

As a corporation that cares deeply for the welfare of children, Hamra Enterprises will raise funds throughout the year at each of its 35 Wendy’s locations to assist local children suffering from injuries and illnesses. Funds are raised through the sale of $1 paper miracle balloons during certain months, which are currently on sale through April 23. Canisters are also placed near cash registers throughout the year where customers can donate their change.

“We are humbled and grateful that we were selected as Hamra Enterprises’ charity of choice for the fourth year in a row,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. “We depend on the generosity of businesses, individuals, foundations and organizations to bring hope and healing to children who might otherwise go without the medical attention they desperately need. We thank Hamra Enterprises for the care and compassion they are sharing with the children and families we serve."

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, birth through age 18. Unique to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is the fact that 100 percent of gifts and proceeds directly benefit local children. To learn more about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth and to help local kids with medical needs, visit coxhealthcmn.com.

About Hamra Enterprises

Hamra Enterprises is a dynamic organization owned and founded in 1975 by the Hamra family. The company's headquarters is in Springfield, Missouri and includes three restaurant brands and one hotel brand in six states; Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire and Texas. Hamra Enterprises is committed to providing the highest quality products and services within the hospitality industry, creating exceptional experiences for people and communities by engaging each of its restaurant neighborhoods through community service, fundraising, and other philanthropic partnerships such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish of Illinois, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit www.hamraenterprises.com.