Petland stores raise $130 000 for children’s hospital

US-based Petland stores raised more than $130 000 during the 2016 St. Jude Halloween Pin-Up Promotion benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
"This year, our franchisees set a goal to reach $100 000 in donations," said Petland's director of public affairs, Elizabeth Kunzelman. "We have an amazing group of franchisees with very big hearts, who truly understand the difference even one dollar can make. Many of them made personal donations."