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 In a continuing effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, Bob’s Discount Furniture will match up to $75,000 in donations received in their cafes for a maximum contribution of up to $150,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) from July through September, 2020.

Bob’s Discount Furniture has been a partner of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for five years. Their efforts to support ALSF also include volunteering at ALSF’s annual Telethon, raising money through in-store campaigns and collecting donations at the Eagle’s Training Camp.

“Bob’s Discount Furniture is deeply committed to helping children and families across America thrive, especially during these challenging times, said John Weldon, chief operating officer. “Our long-standing partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation allows us to provide support for critical activities in the fight against childhood cancer. We are thrilled to be fundraising in all our 129 stores coast-to-coast for the fifth year in a row.”

 “Their generosity and commitment to the community is inspiring and aligns perfectly with ALSF’s mission to change the lives of children with cancer and their families,” said Liz Scott, co-executive director of ALSF.  “In these uncertain times, we are especially grateful to Bob’s Discount Furniture for continuing to care about children with cancer.”        

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $200 million so far, funding over 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

About Bob’s Discount Furniture

Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob’s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob’s engineers this value, offering its discount on a wide variety of stylish, quality furnishings, mattresses, and home accents.

With 129 furniture stores across 20 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 12th-largest U.S. furniture chain and proudly holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. In 2019, Bob’s was recognized as a leader in sustainability by both the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), and listed as a top scorer on the Wood Furniture Scorecard 2019. Bob’s also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy. The company is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company’s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. The company donates more than $2.75 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob’s charitable programs, visit http://www.BobsCares.org/, and follow Bob’s on Twitter @MyBobs, on Facebook.