On Wednesday, July 24, all 10 locally-owned and operated locations of The Market by Tiger Fuel celebrated local hometown heroes and joined more than 30,000 convenience retailers and suppliers across the United States to celebrate 24/7 Day. The Market delivered breakfast and lunch to various first responder organizations in Central Virginia as a thank you for all they do to ensure people don’t face disasters alone.
“Our local first responders are invaluable members of our local communities. 24/7 Day is one small way to say thank you and honor the constant work they do to keep our community safe,” said Maurice Lamarche, Retail Director for The Markets. “Because our first responders are available 24/7/365, we work to ensure our community helpers receive warm smiles and special discounts whenever they visit The Market.”
Held on July 24 each year, 24/7 Day was created to highlight the partnership between first responders and convenience stores. Hosted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Foundation, the event also helps raise awareness and donations for the Red Cross and spotlights the convenience store industry’s important role in supporting disaster relief and crisis situations.
“The 24/7 Day celebration was born from the realization of the deep connection between first responders and the convenience store community,” said Stephanie Sikorski, Executive Director of the NACS Foundation. “We’ve heard too often that ‘nothing good happens after zero-dark-thirty,’ but our research shows that these small hours are when first responders and convenience stores unite across a range of efforts, from setting up for a disaster relief effort or simply getting a cup of coffee or healthy snack during a shift to keep energy high. We are proud to support these efforts, which keep our communities strong.”
The Market locations visited:
- Charlottesville Police Department
- Greene County Sheriff’s Department
- Scottsville Police & Fire Department
- Buckingham 911 and Rescue Services
- Albemarle County Sheriff’s Department
- Mill Creek Fire Department
- McIntyre Fire Department
- Orange County Sheriff’s Department
“We hope you will join us in supporting the heroes who are always here for us, helping others and giving so much of themselves in times of incredible need,” said Nathan Measom, Director of Cause Marketing for the American Red Cross. “Our continued partnership with the NACS Foundation is one of the most important ways we highlight the work done each year in communities across the United States, which is not often seen by public. It’s our honor to shine a light on these heroes and thank them for their incredible effort.”
To learn more about the NACS Foundation, visit conveniencecares.org. While more information on the Red Cross is available at redcross.org.
