BRIGHTON, Colo. — The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association and its member farms this past week contributed $30,000 in matching funds to the Ronald McDonald House Radiothon.
Additionally, CEP Vice President Jerry Wilkins, who serves as chair of the local Ronald McDonald House fundraising event, was among those working the phones during the “Light the House” Radiothon on KOSI 101.1 FM, Eggland’s Best was one of the major sponsors, and CEP representatives were also on hand providing an omelet breakfast for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House and for volunteers.
In total, the recent radiothon raised about $350,000, which will help keep families of sick children close to the care and resources they need while the child is hospitalized.
“It’s an absolute honor to be associated with an event and an organization that has such an impact, like the Ronald McDonald House and its radiothon,” said Wilkins, adding that local farms also regularly supply farm-fresh eggs throughout the year to families staying at Colorado’s Ronald McDonald Houses. “Our Colorado egg farmers are continuously looking for ways to give back to our communities, and having partners like the Ronald McDonald House makes our impact more widespread.”
In addition to its involvement with the Ronald McDonald House, the Colorado Egg Producers member farms each year collectively donate an estimated 1 million eggs to local food banks, along with other charitable endeavors. Local food bank partners say these donations are greatly appreciated in that eggs have a place in such an abundance and diversity of foods and recipes, and also have a wealth of nutritional benefits, providing high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
About Colorado Egg Producers Association
The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association is a membership organization representing egg farms throughout Colorado. CEP is committed to doing what’s right for its community, as is illustrated by their donations of eggs to food banks throughout the state, and its partnership with the Good Egg Project — an initiative from America’s egg farmers that aims to educate people about where eggs come from, and to encourage Americans to help conquer hunger in the U.S. Egg farmers throughout Colorado pride themselves on providing a high-quality, protein-dense food like eggs to citizens in this great state. They are also proud to offer consumers the choice between cage and cage-free eggs, organic, nutrient-enhanced, brown and white eggs. You can find locally produced, fresh, wholesome and safe eggs at your favorite Colorado supermarkets. Learn more about the Colorado Egg Producers at www.coloradoeggproducers.com,
— The Colorado Egg Producers Association
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