Ocean State Job Lot Presents Record-Breaking Donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
The funds raised from an in-store and online donation drive will go towards Parkinson’s Disease research
North Kingstown, RI – (September 14, 2023) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 152 stores across the Northeast, presented The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research with a check for more than $105,000 on Saturday, September 9th during the New England Parkinson’s Ride in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
The donation was made possible by a recent in-store and online donation drive for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Through a connection with OSJL ownership, Rhode Island physician David Fried, MD, sought the help of the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation for fundraising efforts. Fried participated in the New England Parkinson’s Ride in honor of his late father-in-law, who died from Parkinson’s Disease.
“We want to thank Ocean State Job Lot associates and our valued customers for making this donation possible,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “We hope that this donation will help medical researchers in their mission to improve patient lives and get closer to finding a cure for Parkinson’s.”
“Ocean State Job Lot’s commitment to helping the Parkinson’s community fund a cure is astonishing,” said Axi Wechter, Executive Director, New England Parkinson’s Ride. “We are so thankful for their generous support.”
David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) Charitable Foundation; David Fried, MD; and Axi Wechter, Executive Director, New England Parkinson’s Ride, presented a check for $105,956 to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday, September 9th at the New England Parkinson’s Ride in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Dr. David Fried (speaking) is joined by riders for Team Skunky; David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation (blue shirt); and Axi Wechter, Executive Director, New England Parkinson’s Ride (holding the check); during a check presentation benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 152 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $800 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a three-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, a two-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need.
Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in the Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
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