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Press Release | May 17, 2023

Small Change Can Make a Big Change for Families Facing Childhood Cancer Through “Walmart Spark Good”

By Austin Hatcher Foundation
By The Austin Hatcher Foundation
Small Change Can Make a Big Change for Families Facing Childhood Cancer Through “Walmart Spark Good”
  • Walmart Shoppers now have option to simply round up purchases to help the Austin Hatcher Foundation
  • Funds will help provide free services to families faced with pediatric cancer
Austin Hatcher giveback program at walmart

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 17, 2023) – A new unique way to support families facing the effects of childhood cancer, Walmart’s Spark Good online and in-app program provides customers with an easy way to give to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Anyone who shops at Walmart can participate— visit www.Walmart.com/SparkGood to sign in and sign up. Choose the Austin Hatcher Foundation as your charity of choice, and Walmart will round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout, and donate your change to AHF.

Anyone who uses Walmart.com or the Walmart app (which can be used to pay in store or for Walmart delivery/pick-up) can round up their purchases to support the Austin Hatcher Foundation's mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer. Every cent counts, and this new partnership with Walmart Spark Good will make it easy for customers to make a difference.

"We are excited to be part of Walmart Spark Good's Round Up program," said Austin Hatcher Foundation Marketing Coordinator Shayna Webb. "It’s such a simple and easy way to give back, and though it seems small, over time and with enough momentum, we know this can make a big impact in raising funds and awareness for AHF providing essential services to families affected by pediatric cancer."

Austin Hatcher Foundation provides a variety of services

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support services for children and their families who are affected by pediatric cancer. The Foundation offers programs such as counseling, mental health therapy, neurocognitive testing, art & music therapy, occupational therapy and more to help children and their families during and after a childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The Round Up program is available online and on the Walmart app, and all donations go directly to the Austin Hatcher Foundation. Not only can customers choose to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, but they can also participate in AHF’s registry program. By purchasing items from AHF’s Spark Good Registry, Walmart will deliver your gift directly to the Foundation.

How to join AHF’s Round Up Program on Walmart Spark Good:

1.     Visit http://www.walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your Walmart account.

2.    Search “Austin Hatcher” in the charity list, select Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as your charity.

3.    On future orders, be sure to check the “Round up” box. Done! You’re making an impact.

4.     Tell your friends to register too!

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer's mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child's quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. AHF provides all services at no cost to families, so thank you for taking the extra steps to help these children and families who are going through the childhood cancer journey. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

To learn more about Walmart’s Spark Good Round Up program, visit www.walmart.com/sparkgood.