TORONTO, April 23, 2018 – From April 23 to 29, Pizza Pizza is offering customers a medium pizza, topped with a pepperoni smile for $5.99 – a one-dollar discount off the regular price of a medium pepperoni pizza – with a portion of proceeds going to local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network Canada.
“A smile does go a long way,” says Paul Goddard, CEO at Pizza Pizza Ltd. “Like our customers, we realize the tremendous importance of our local children’s hospitals. The work they do makes a huge difference in the lives of so many children in our community and we’re honoured to support them again through our annual Slices for Smiles fundraiser.”
Pizza Pizza launched Slices for Smiles in 2007 and, to date, has raised more than $3 million for children’s causes and Children’s Miracle Network hospitals across Canada. Last year, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the company raised $350,000 for Children’s Miracle Network.
Customers can support the campaign by purchasing a medium pepperoni Smile Pizza at their nearest participating Pizza Pizza location in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. The Smile Pizza is available as an add-on to any pizza order placed in-store, over the phone, online or via one of Pizza Pizza’s various mobile ordering apps. Throughout the week, the company is also inviting customers to top-off their orders with a monetary donation that will be directed in its entirety to CMN.
Funds from each location will stay within the community in which they are raised, and support the nearest Children’s Miracle Network member hospital in that region.
For more information on Pizza Pizza’s fundraising initiatives or to make a donation as part of your order, visit ppl-stg-fe-phx2.appspot.com.
About Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals, 14 of which are in Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and research. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the non-profit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca and www.facebook.com/CMNHospitals
About Pizza Pizza Limited
For 50 years, Pizza Pizza Limited has been guided by a vision of “Always the best food, made especially for you”, with a focus on quality ingredients, customer service, continuous innovation and community involvement. With more than 750 locations across Canada, the company is Canada’s pizza pioneer and a quick-service restaurant leader, operating two banners – Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 – that deliver quality food choices, diverse menus and exciting promotions for all tastes, lifestyles and budgets. Please visit ppl-stg-fe-phx2.appspot.com and www.pizza73.com for more information.
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For more information:
Jessica Roumeliotis
Torchia Communications
(514) 288-8290 Ext. 205
jessica@torchiacom.com
