Dryden Safeway partners with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Easter Seals to Help Feed Ability

DRYDEN, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 12, 2015) -

Media Alert and Photo Opportunity

For the first time Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Easter Seals Canada have joined forces to raise funds at Safeway stores from June 12^th - June 28^th, to Help Feed Ability in our community. Safeway customers are invited to make a donation to support two great organizations and receive bonus Air Miles Reward Miles.

To learn more about how this campaign assists local people who are affected by neuromuscular disorders, join Casey Gould and some of the Dryden Fire Fighters on Saturday June 20^th, between 11am and 2pm at the Dryden store.

All funds raised will be shared equally with both organizations and will support the Safeway Feeding Ability program. The Muscular Dystrophy Canada program will provide education and awareness of the importance of good nutrition and hydration and the unique considerations for Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders, which can be a lot more challenging when families focus on the basic physical challenges of the disorder. Easter Seals Safeway Feeding Ability program is designed to get more children excited about eating and preparing healthy food, regardless of their ability.

• Safeway customers are invited to donate $2.00 and receive 5 bonus Air Miles Reward Miles, or donate $3.00 to receive 10 bonus Air Miles Reward Miles.
• All proceeds raised will be donated equally to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Easter Seals Canada.
• The Muscular Dystrophy Canada funds will be directed towards education and awareness of the importance of good nutrition and hydration, and the unique considerations for Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders.
• Funds raised for Easter Seals Canada will support the Safeway Feeding Ability Program and once in a lifetime camp experiences for children living with disabilities and their families. Since 2008, Safeway has raised and $7.5 million for Muscular Dystrophy Canada and $7.8 million for Easter Seals Canada. Since 2008, $18.7 has been raised by Safeway across western Canada to support people with intellectual and physical disabilities.