Vermont Business MagazineIn true Olympic spirit, Lenny’s customers went for the gold and raised $4,029 for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel held their 6thannual Olympic donation event, and the store and its customers collectively raised $3,229 for Special Olympics Vermont and $800 for Special Olympics New York. Lenny’s Marketing Director Amanda Cashin presented that donation Liza Reed, Marketing & Partnerships Director of Special Olympics Vermont.
Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel customers raised $4,029 for Special Olympics. Pictured from left: Michelle Gates, Senior Vice President, Special Olympics Vermont; Wendy LaPine Kenny, Finance and Human Resources Director, Special Olympics Vermont; Jacqueline LaChaunce, Assistant Manager, Lenny’s; Bobbie Jo Roby, Manager, Lenny’s.
Over the past six years, Lenny’s has donated over $36,000 to the Special Olympics.
“Supporting local organizations is something our staff and customers are passionate about,” said Cashin. “This is a tight-knit community where we can all ban together and make a big difference. By supporting local athletes with intellectual disabilities we can share the joy of sport within our community.”
Source:Lenny’s 3.1.2017