DEERFIELD, Ill., April 1, 2014 – To help victims of the mudslide in Oso, Wash., and aid recovery efforts in the region, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) today announced it will make a $25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross Oso Mudslide Relief Fund. In addition, during the next two weeks customers shopping at any Walgreens store in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Northern Idaho will have the opportunity to make donations to the relief fund in increments of $1, $5 or $10.
“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Oso who suffered such devastating losses and to the emergency personnel who responded to this disaster and continue to aid in recovery efforts” said Sue Bandurraga, Walgreens market vice president for Seattle and surrounding communities. “We are happy to make our stores throughout the region available to our generous customers who wish to make a contribution for our neighbors in Snohomish County.”
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