COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates recently presented a record donation of $1,750,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through Averitt Charities, the company’s charitable-giving organization. This marks the fifth consecutive year the donation has increased, further supporting the hospital’s mission of advancing treatments and cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases.
Averitt Charities is funded by $1 weekly payroll contributions from Averitt associates through the company’s Averitt Cares for Kids program. The company also makes matching donations in honor of associate community service hours, achievements, life events and milestones. One hundred percent of Averitt Charities’ funds are designated for charitable efforts.
"The generosity and commitment of our associates continue to inspire me," said Gary Sasser, Averitt's chairman and chief executive officer. "Their dedication to supporting St. Jude helps make a real difference in the lives of children and families facing difficult challenges. We’re especially proud of the one dollar in that donation, which represents ‘The Power of One dollar a week’ and how we can all make a positive impact."
Since 1990, Averitt Cares for Kids contributions have been designated for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Memphis, Tennessee, totaling more than $14 million in that time. St. Jude is the leader in research, treatment and cure for catastrophic childhood disease, helping children and their families throughout the world. Averitt’s annual donation helps ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
For more information about Averitt Cares for Kids, visit Averitt.com/ACFK.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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