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Pizza for Good: Uniting the Pizza Community Against Childhood Cancer

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) recently kicked off a nationwide initiative called Pizza for Good. This campaign, launched during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, aims to rally the entire pizza industry in its fight against pediatric cancer. With a heartwarming mission to raise funds and awareness for this noble cause, Pizza for Good is garnering support from many sectors within the pizza community.

The campaign is a collaborative effort, bringing together neighborhood pizzerias, national suppliers, distributors, technology companies, and influential food personalities. By uniting forces, this initiative seeks to help fund better and safer treatments for children battling cancer. The significance of this campaign is profound, especially considering that 43 families receive the heartbreaking news of a cancer diagnosis for their child every day in the United States.

Campaign Kickoff and Support

Pizza Bib has emerged as a key partner, being the first to join the movement. They have taken significant steps towards promoting the campaign by designing and donating unique Pizza for Good boxes, aimed at raising awareness. Throughout September, participating pizzerias across the nation will encourage customers to contribute to the cause by rounding up their bills or donating a portion of their sales to NPCF. Here's a snapshot of some of the pizzerias joining this cause:

• - Jay Luigi in Tampa, Florida
• - Nevada Pizza Kitchen in Las Vegas, Nevada
• - Peace Love and Pizza in Atlanta, Georgia
• - White Rabbit Gastropub in Maryland

Industry Leaders Coming Together

Adding to the campaign’s momentum, numerous industry leaders have lent their expertise and resources to broaden the initiative’s reach. Some notable contributors include:

• - Greco & Sons, who is acting as a campaign sponsor.
• - PDQ Signature Systems, Inc., promoting donations through their POS.
• - DeIorio's, who are printing the campaign's message on thousands of pizza dough cases.

This collective effort emphasizes a powerful message that despite the complexities of the cancer landscape, the pizza community can channel its passion into meaningful action. This will not only help raise funds but also foster a greater awareness of pediatric cancer treatments as well.

The Power of Pizza to Make a Difference

Dawn Zachman, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at NPCF, highlighted the essence of the Pizza for Good initiative, stating: “No parent should ever have to hear the words, 'Your child has cancer.' This campaign gives us the opportunity to transform a simple action like ordering pizza into something that can genuinely contribute to a child's future.”

Jamie Heal, the CEO of Pizza Bib, echoed this sentiment by emphasizing how pizza, a food that brings joy and togetherness, can also unite communities around a cause far larger than the product itself.

Customer Participation

As the campaign rolls out, pizza enthusiasts are encouraged to participate by visiting their local pizzerias, ordering qualifying pizzas, and rounding up their totals at checkout. There are also chances to join pizza tours that will contribute portions of their proceeds to the campaign, ensuring that everyone can play a part in this meaningful initiative.

For those interested in learning more about how they can contribute or to find participating pizzerias, visit PizzaForGood.org. Stay connected on social media with the hashtag #PizzaForGood to join in the conversation and support the fight against childhood cancer.

About the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Since its inception over three decades ago, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation has been a leader in funding research for less toxic and more effective treatments for pediatric cancer. Collaborating with some of the most respected hospitals and research institutions across the nation, NPCF is dedicated to accelerating the development of advanced therapies.

As this campaign gains traction, its impact will resonate in communities across the country, demonstrating the collective power of the pizza industry and its customers to drive change and bring hope to children and families affected by cancer.