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. “
Market 32 and Price Chopper and Customers Raise Over $57,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Schenectady, N.Y., August 29, 2025– Thanks to the incredible generosity of customers and teammates, Market 32 and Price Chopper are proud to announce a total donation of $57,313.45 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The recent in-store round-up campaign raised $47,313.45, and Market 32 and Price Chopper matched the fundraiser by providing an additional $10,000.00. The donation was revealed during a ceremonial check presentation at the Market 32 in Slingerlands, NY.
The campaign, which ran from July 1 – 31, invited customers to round up their change to the nearest dollar at checkout to help fund MDA’s critical work in accelerating research, enhancing care, and providing life-changing programs for children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
“We’re grateful to our customers and teammates who came together to make this campaign a success,” said Pam Cerrone, Market 32 and Price Chopper director of community relations. “Every dollar raised helps MDA continue its mission to transform lives through science and support.”
The money raised will help fund cutting-edge research leading to new treatments and therapies, nationwide care centers that provide multidisciplinary support, and MDA summer camps that offer life-changing experiences for kids with neuromuscular diseases.
“Market 32 and Price Chopper have been true partners to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, helping us advance research, fund multidisciplinary care through our nationwide MDA Care Center Network, and create life-changing opportunities like MDA Summer Camp for families we serve,” said Ruth Ann Dailey, the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s chief development officer. “In just the past two decades, more than 25 new treatments for neuromuscular conditions have been approved – progress made possible through the generosity of their leadership, employees, and customers. As we celebrate MDA’s 75th anniversary, we are deeply grateful for this enduring partnership and legacy of progress, and we look forward to continuing the momentum for families today and for generations to come.”
Market 32 and Price Chopper have a history of giving back to the communities they serve that dates back to their origins in 1932. This campaign is part of our ongoing effort to support organizations that advance health and wellness.