Sam's Club Makes $1,000 Donation

November 04, 2009  -  13 visitors have read this article.

KATY, TX, November 4, 2009 -- Cinco Charities, Inc. is pleased to express their appreciation to Sam's Club for their generous cash donation of $1,000 in support of it's mission. "We're delighted by this very generous donation," says newly elected Board Chairperson Ginger Hopper. "Sam's Club's support of Cinco Charities makes it possible for us to help more families in need in the Katy area."

In a presentation held at Sam's Club at 20424 Katy Freeway near Fry Rd. in Katy, Ken Karnopp, Marketing Team Lead for the store, presented the check to Board members Ginger Hopper, Chris Hiller, Lou Boxleitner, Brian Varvel, Becky Underwood and Gary Lamb, as well as Friends of Cinco Charities member Betsy Schauer.

The Grant was donated as part of Sam's Club's participation in Cinco Charities' inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Tournament held on October 23, 2009 at Villagio Town Center. The event raised nearly $12,000 to help families visiting Katy's medical centers for life threatening illnesses. Thank you Sam's Club!

About Cinco Charities
Cinco Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing temporary housing for individuals and their families who are hospitalized or receiving treatment in our local medical facilities for a serious medical condition. Cinco Charities has been providing housing since 2008, and believes that the best way to acheive our mission is to provide a safe haven for those who need a place to stay while loved ones are recuperating.

About Sam's Club
Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE:WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide and in Brazil, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam's Club offers exceptional values on merchandise and services for business owners and consumers. Online merchandise and Club information is available at samsclub.com.