Run, don't walk, to Walgreens and Duane Reade will supplies last to grab up the commemorative charity bracelets they are selling for the Magic Johnson Foundation. Teaming up to raise money for health, educational and social needs or urban communities, Walgreens is selling the bracelets at all 7800 of its stores with $2 of each purchase going towards the Magic Johnson Foundation.
The relationship formed because of The Celebrity Apprentice. The winning celebrity team on the show, led by Arsenio Hall, had selected the Magic Johnson Foundation as the charity that would receive its $20,000 donation from the show. Walgreens kicked in another $30,000 donation.
As Joe Magnacca, one of the Walgreens presidents, said,
“The Celebrity Apprentice provided a great platform for us to engage celebrities and a national TV audience in Walk with Walgreens, and we’re proud to be working with the Magic Johnson Foundation to help make an impact in many of the same communities that rely on our drugstores and Walgreens pharmacy, health and wellness services every day.”
Amelia Williamson, president of the Magic Johnson Foundation, said, “Walgreens has been truly amazing in supporting the Magic Johnson Foundation. Both Arsenio Hall and the Celebrity Apprentice teams have displayed such enthusiasm and passion for organizations that focus on giving back. We could not have asked for a better platform to spread the word about prevention and empowerment."
The bracelets will be available for purchase at the Walgreen and Duane Reade locations while supplies last.