In September, West Marine raised $108,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Customers donated money through in-store purchases of paper sailboats at all store locations. The West Marine in Charleston, South Carolina, was the top-selling store after the location raised over $7,300.
In union with Blood Cancer Awareness month and the Leukemia Cup Regatta, ultimately $220,000 was donated to the LLS.
“We would like to thank our customers and store associates for their contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” says Barry Kelley, West Marine senior vice president, stores and pro. “We’re honored to have partnered with LLS over the past three years in its worthy effort to seek a cure and to aid those who suffer from leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s and myeloma. West Marine is committed to giving back to our communities and partnering with organizations that improve people’s lives both on and off the water.”
For more information about West Marine and its stores, visit westmarine.com.
