Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink for Make-A-Wish Oregon this Friday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)---Dutch Bros Coffee and the Dutch Bros Foundation are partnering with Make-A-Wish Oregon for a fundraiser this Friday, July 17. The event will see the Dutch Bros Foundation donate $1 from every drink sold at select locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington The initiative aims to support Make-A-Wish Oregon in granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make-A-Wish Oregon is dedicated to creating wishes for children facing critical illnesses, empowering them to believe in themselves. The fundraising efforts on Friday are part of an ongoing partnership between the beverage company and the nonprofit organization.
Dutch Bros Coffee offers a variety of drinks including specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, its exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink, Myst Energy Refreshers and Nitro Cold Brew coffee.
Kristen Van Horn, a regional operator for Dutch Bros Coffee, emphasized the company's dedication to community support. “At Dutch Bros, we strive to help our communities and this giveback with Make A Wish Oregon is a powerful way to showcase how much we truly care about our people and our community,” Horn said. “It's magical to see the impact we can make when we all come together to make a massive difference, one cup at a time!”
Stefanie Shalkowsky, vice president of development and alumni at Make-A-Wish Oregon, highlighted the long-standing collaboration. “We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Dutch Bros and the lasting impact we've made together for children across Oregon and SW Washington,” Shalkowsky said. “For years, Dutch Bros has helped bring hope, joy and life-changing wishes to local kids and their families. Beyond the funds raised, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to our community and a belief in the power of coming together to create extraordinary moments for children facing critical illnesses.”
Since its inception in 1983, Make-A-Wish Oregon has granted wishes to more than 5,500 children living in Oregon and Clark County, Wash. Dutch Bros Coffee, founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Ore., operates more than 1,177 locations across 25 states.
Interviews with Dutch Bros spokespersons will be available. Wish Kids are scheduled to appear at the Hillsboro, Ore., location at 2991 SE 73rd Avenue from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and at the Vancouver, Wash., location at 14514 NE Mill Plain Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17.
