Casey’s fundraiser benefits Special Olympics

Staff Reports

Special Olympics Indiana recently received a check for $57,365 from the manager and staff of the Casey’s General Store in Columbus.

The Sept. 12 donation represented the total raised by all Indiana Casey’s stores during a June fundraiser to support Special Olympics, according to a news release.

More than 100 Indiana stores took part in the second annual fundraising campaign, in collaboration with Special Olympics national partner Coca-Cola, encouraging customers to donate to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics by purchasing pin-ups at checkout.

The Columbus store was recognized for raising the most of any participating Indiana store, generating $3,000 locally. Store associate Brittany Ray, responsible for more than $1,500 of the total, was honored as the top individual seller, the news release said.

Headquarted in Iowa and with stores primarily in the Midwest, Casey’s ran the promotion in more than 2,000 stores nationally and raised nearly $800,000 during the month-long campaign. All proceeds were donated to Special Olympics International and local programs in 16 Midwestern states, the news release said.