Stormont Vail Health celebrates Panda Cares Day™ on August 8
Stormont Vail Health recognizes the financial support of donations made by Panda Express® through its philanthropic arm, Panda Cares®, to young patients in northeast Kansas. The generosity of Panda guests and associates who foster the spirit of giving and inspire brighter futures are celebrated on August 8, the anniversary of Panda Cares.
This year's Panda Cares Day, Panda Express, will host a one-day virtual fundraiser on August 8. When a guest places an order on the Panda Express mobile app or website using the promo code "PandaCaresDay,” Panda will donate 28 percent of online sales to children’s charities – including Children’s Miracle Network program at Stormont Vail Health. There are Panda Express restaurants in Emporia, Manhattan and Topeka.
Donations collected year-round at local Panda Express locations have helped kids like Justice. Shortly after birth, doctors at Stormont Vail detected a heart murmur that eventually led to a Williams Syndrome diagnosis. Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition marked by developmental delays, learning challenges and cardiovascular disease.
In her first year of life, Justice underwent a balloon procedure and two open-heart surgeries and spent ten days in Stormont Vail's pediatric intensive care with elevated calcium levels. Now nearing her fifth birthday, Justice is a happy child who loves dressing up and dancing. She continues to see her cardiologist close to home through Stormont Vail's community cardiology outreach clinic.
Additionally, Stormont Vail is pleased to recognize Panda for the $26,580 in donations made in 2019 that will continue to help our community and transform how we meet the most urgent needs, save more lives and protect our collective future.
"We are so thankful for Panda Express customers' generosity and dedicated support of its associates," said Amy Burns, president and executive director, Stormont Vail Foundation. "Because of their hard work and enthusiasm, kids across northeast Kansas will get the care they need to get and stay well."
