Tops Friendly Markets has officially launched its annual fundraising campaign in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), running now through Saturday at all participating Tops locations across Pennsylvania and New York.

Customers can contribute by purchasing a $1 “Miracle Balloon” at checkout or rounding up their total at the register. All proceeds collected will be directed to local women’s and children’s hospitals in the communities Tops serves — including those in Erie and Warren counties. Over the past 20 years, Tops has raised more than $14 million in donations for CMNH.

“In these challenging times, they need our support more than ever,” said Tops President Ron Ferri, praising hospital frontline workers for their ongoing dedication.

Funds raised during the campaign support life-saving treatments, pediatric medical equipment, research initiatives, child life services, and financial aid programs for families facing medical hardship.

Tops Friendly Markets has a long-standing commitment to the CMNH program. According to their website, the chain has been a dedicated partner for over a decade, raising more than $11 million since 2004 through in-store campaigns, reusable bag drives, gas-and-grocery events, and charitable tournaments.

Each July, customers are invited to purchase paper Miracle Balloons, with all donations going directly to affiliate hospitals. In 2017 alone, Tops raised over $500,000 to benefit nearly a dozen pediatric hospitals.

Tops also supports a variety of causes under its “Living Here, Giving Here” initiative, donating millions annually to nonprofit partners focused on education, hunger relief, and children’s health.

The fundraiser runs through Saturday giving shoppers nearly three weeks to contribute while completing their regular grocery shopping. Donations can be made via Miracle Balloons or by rounding up at checkout.

For a complete list of participating Tops stores and hospitals supported, visit cmnhospitals.org

Support from Tops and its customers helps bridge funding gaps for medical equipment, patient services, and research efforts, addressing critical needs beyond what insurance covers. Hospital officials have repeatedly expressed gratitude for the ongoing support that helps save and improve young lives.

To learn more about the campaign, hospital beneficiaries, and additional giving opportunities, visit cmnhospitals.org.