Sunflower Days promotion draws donations at all 35 NOCO Express stores.

NOCO Express Stores, its customers and employees recently joined forces to support Hospice Foundation of Western New York (WNY).

Throughout the entire month of June, paper sunflowers were sold for $1 each at all of NOCO Express’ 35 locations to benefit Hospice for a total donation of $11,410.

“NOCO is proud of our eighty year tradition of giving back to the Western New York community,” said Michael Newman, executive vice president, NOCO.  “Thank you to our customers and employees who donated generously to support Hospice Foundation of WNY and the services they provide to individuals and their families in our local communities.”

In 2012, NOCO raised $4,770 for Hospice during a two-week campaign at its Express stores.

“The Hospice Foundation is proud to be affiliated with NOCO on our annual Sunflower Days promotion,” said Katie Whiting, special events manager, Hospice Foundation of WNY. “Thank you NOCO for your dedicated support of Hospice care in our community and helping us to continue to care for those who need us most.”

Hospice Buffalo, the community’s only hospice program, is dedicated to caring and supporting all people facing their end of life journey.  Hospice is a passionate, dynamic and diverse team of professionals who believe that treating human beings holistically, in whatever setting they choose, is the best approach to care.