CountryMark fuel stations in Goshen, Indiana raised $22,857 to help fund the wish of an 11-year-old Elkhart County child battling a life-threatening illness through CountryMark’s Fueling Wishes fundraiser. Proceeds from Fueling Wishes resulted from CountryMark donating 20 cents per gallon for every fuel purchase made at the three Goshen CountryMark stations during the month of May.
“CountryMark is happy to support this incredible family and the great people at Indiana Wish that make this happen,” said Matt Makinson, VP of Supply & Marketing at CountryMark. “We appreciate the community choosing to purchase fuel at these stations and making this fundraiser an amazing success!”
Following the conclusion of the fourth annual fundraiser, CountryMark donated 100% of the proceeds to Indiana Wish, a Hoosier-based nonprofit dedicated to granting wishes for Hoosier children ages 3-18 diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
Indiana Wish will use the funds to grant the wish of Karsan, an 11-year-old Elkhart County child with a wish of visiting Give Kids the World and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
“Indiana Wish is deeply grateful for our partnership with CountryMark,” said Hillary McCarley, Director of Development at Indiana Wish. “With every 20 cents saved at the pump, you’re not just fueling vehicles – you’re fueling hope, granting wishes and bringing joy to children across Indiana.”
In addition to the partnership with Indiana Wish, CountryMark teamed up with member cooperative Keystone Cooperative to make the Fueling Wishes fundraiser possible. Keystone Cooperative owns and operates the three CountryMark fuel stations in Goshen, Indiana, located at 2427 Kercher Road, 2929 Peddlers Village Road, and 806 E. Logan Street.
“On behalf of Keystone Cooperative, thank you to everyone that helped support Fueling Wishes,” said Zach Stookey, Energy Sales Representative at Keystone Cooperative. “It’s awesome to see such an amazing event take place and for Karsan and his family to have his wish fulfilled.”
Indiana Wish has granted over 3,500 wishes since 1984, providing hope, strength, and joy to children and their families during challenging times. Learn more at IndianaWish.org.
CountryMark extends its gratitude to the customers who fueled up at the CountryMark stations in Goshen throughout May. The success of the Fueling Wishes fundraiser would not have been possible without the support of Elkhart County and surrounding communities.