Sacramento Bee:
The 7-Eleven, Inc. global convenience retailing organization raised more than $40 million in donations to assist victims devastated by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The international fund-raising efforts included canister contributions from 7-Eleven® customers, as well as donations from the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees, individual franchisees and company employees. Fresh-food and bakery suppliers also provided support.
During the months of March, April and May, customers of the retail chain, which has the most outlets in the world, dropped coins and bills in collection canisters located at approximately 36,000 participating stores around the world.