BOISE, Idaho, April 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kretschmar® Premium Meats & Cheeses has made a donation of $1,000 to Make-A-Wish® Idaho. Joined by Albertsons and country music star Easton Corbin, Kretschmar made the donation at Corbin’s tour stop at Revolution Concert House and Event Center this past Saturday as part of the brand’s Legendary Wishes campaign, which helps Make-A-Wish grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Corbin, a No. 1 multi-award-winning hitmaker and Kretschmar brand ambassador, invited wish kid, 17-year-old Clay, backstage before his performance and helped Kretschmar present the donation to Make-A-Wish Idaho. Clay, who battled and conquered t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is a big country music fan and was thrilled to meet Corbin and enjoy the VIP concert experience.
“It was an honor to present Make-A-Wish Idaho with a check for $1,000 to help make more wishes come true for Clay and kids like him,” said Corbin. “I’m proud to show my support for a cause I truly believe in, and to partner with a brand like Kretschmar Deli who is just as committed as I am to deliver hope and happiness for children who deserve it most.”
“A wish is transformational. Not only to the wish children and their families, but to the numerous volunteers, donors, medical professionals, and community members who support it. There are few experiences more magical than making a child’s heartfelt wish come true. We are incredibly grateful to Kretschmar Deli and Albertsons for supporting our mission and helping us grant wishes to Idaho children like Clay,” said Sarah Baynes Shinn, Make-A-Wish Idaho Present and CEO.
“Make-A-Wish has positively impacted the lives of so many children and their families as they endure the challenges of life-threatening medical conditions,” said Michael Baughman, Smithfield Foods director of marketing. “Together with the help from our friends at Albertsons, we can make strides in granting life-changing wishes for these children. We are privileged to have the opportunity to make these unforgettable experiences possible.”
Since 2012, Kretschmar Deli has contributed more than $725,000 to Make-A-Wish nationally and has sponsored more than 15 wishes with local chapters through the brand’s Legendary Wishes campaign. With the help of retail partners, the brand has raised more than $115,000 through sales of Make-A-Wish paper stars sold at stores’ registers for $1 donations, employee donations, and sandwich fundraisers. The brand gives these funds to local Make-A-Wish chapters to continue to grant more wishes.
For more information about Kretschmar Deli and its involvement with Make-A-Wish visit www.KretschmarDeli.com or www.Facebook.com/KretschmarDeli. Kretschmar is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
About Kretschmar
Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses has meant quality since 1883. Our hams are made with a unique hardwood smoking process. Kretschmar poultry and beef are hand-trimmed using the finest cuts. Our full line of Off-The-Bone deli meats is delicately sliced from the leanest, most tender cuts. And our premium Wisconsin cheeses repeatedly win in competitions worldwide. Try the Legendary Taste of Kretschmar today. For great recipes and more, like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/kretschmardeli or visit our website at www.kretschmardeli.com.
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including SmithfieldⓇ, EckrichⓇ, Nathan's FamousⓇ, FarmlandⓇ, ArmourⓇ, Farmer John®, KretschmarⓇ, John MorrellⓇ, Cook'sⓇ, GwaltneyⓇ, CarandoⓇ, MargheritaⓇ, Curly'sⓇ, Healthy OnesⓇ, MorlinyⓇ, KrakusⓇ and BerlinkiⓇ. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.
About Easton Corbin
With two No. 1 singles, 7 Top 10 singles and multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world including performing on one of the biggest tours in country music-Carrie Underwood’s 2016 The Storyteller Tour, Easton Corbin has made a lasting impression on the country music landscape. He is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics, and mastery of understatement. American Songwriter says, "Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made—just made—for singing country music.” Known for his signature hits including “A Little More Country Than That,” “Roll With It,” “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “Baby Be My Love Song” from his No. 1 debuting album About To Get Real. His emotional “Are You With Me” was the most added song at radio the day it was released. Corbin’s current Top 5 single “A Girl Like You” garnered rave reviews. Taste of Country picked it as a Critics Pick saying, “It takes a fraction of a second to know Easton Corbin is on to something different with “A Girl Like You.” Corbin is currently in the studio finishing new music for his fourth studio album.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 35,000 volunteers across the U.S., grant a wish every 34 minutes, on average, somewhere in the country. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 300,000 wishes to children in the U.S. and its territories; more than 15,400 in 2017 alone. Since 1986, Make-A-Wish Idaho has granted 1,500 wishes in Idaho. We serve children throughout the state with staff in Boise and Pocatello. This year, we will grant 93 wishes to Idaho children, the most ever in a one year period. Visits idaho.wish.org for more information on the Make-A-Wish Idaho Chapter or wish.org for activities across the country.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. We operate stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2016 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the company gave nearly $300 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veterans outreach.
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