Publix, Procter & Gamble partner to assist Special Olympics Virginia

Publix Super Markets and Procter & Gamble are helping customers save money while supporting Special Olympics Virginia.

Through Jan. 20, Publix customers and associates will be able to make a donation to Special Olympics Virginia at the register and in turn will receive a special Torch Icon that includes exclusive savings on Procter & Gamble brands. Donations can be made for as little as $1, $3, $5 or $10, and all donors will receive $14 in coupon savings.

Special Olympics Virginia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

“For 45 years, we have shared the vision of Special Olympics and have been proud supporters, along with our partners at Proctor & Gamble, and our loyal Customers,” said Maria Brous, Publix's director of media and community relations. “Together, since 1993, we have raised more than $40 million for Special Olympics. We take great pride in and thank our customers and associates for making a positive impact throughout the communities we serve.”

“Every day, we work to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are recognized, included and valued as members of our community,” said Rick Jeffrey, president of Special Olympics Virginia. “We are grateful to Publix for supporting this important work to improve positive attitudes and for helping us to raise awareness of the strength and determination that Special Olympics athletes bring to society.”

To learn more about Special Olympics Virginia and the 2018 #LightTheTorch Publix campaign, visit https://promotionpg.com/special-olympics.