Market 32 and Price Chopper Raise Over $48,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Schenectady, N.Y. January 8, 2026 – Market 32 and Price Chopper today announced a total donation of $48,640 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, made possible by the support of customers. The company’s month-long fundraising campaign in October—which raised $38,640—invited guests at all 129 stores to round up their change to the nearest dollar in direct support of pediatric care at 9 regional hospitals. Market 32 and Price Chopper added a $10,000 company match.

“The services provided by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are vital to families throughout our region,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “Our guests consistently show their generosity and support. When that is combined with our ongoing commitment to investing in our communities, it helps ensure that children have access to the care they need close to home.”

170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada make up Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, collectively providing 38 million patient visits for 12 million children each year. The following hospitals, serving communities within the Market 32 and Price Chopper footprint, are members of the network:

• Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY) • Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, MA) • Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Hartford, CT) • Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital (Mechanicsville, PA) • Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital (Valhalla, NY) • Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY) • Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, NY) • The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital (Burlington, VT) • Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital (Syracuse, NY)

“We are grateful for partners like Market 32 and Price Chopper, whose continued support is absolutely instrumental in meeting the vital need for children’s healthcare,” said Kristen Schavemaker, Chief Programs & Foundation Partnerships at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “In just two years, their generous guests have donated over $100,000 to support children and families treated at nine children’s hospitals. This commitment ensures that kids receiving care have access to state-of-the-art resources and essential services at their local hospital. “