GRANTS PASS, Ore., USA – On Friday, May 19, Dutch Bros and its customers came together for the 17th annual Drink One for Dane day to raise awareness of ALS. In honor of those efforts, the Dutch Bros Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help its work in ALS research, care, advocacy, and educational and professional programming.
“The funds raised on May 19th will help support the Healey ALS Platform trial, clinical data collection from over 2000 people living with ALS and 48 MDA/ALS Care Centers among other activities.
This funding will make a significant impact as we continue progress made with the first therapy for a genetic form of ALS just recently approved by the FDA. Dutch Bros continues to feed hope for our community,” said Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer, Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Drink One for Dane began after Dutch Bros co-founder, Dane Boersma, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Boersma family and the company started Drink One for Dane as a way to increase awareness of the disease, raise support for those affected, and to support research to find treatments and cures for ALS.
“The love for Drink One for Dane day continues to invigorate and inspire our support for the important work the Muscular Dystrophy Association does,” said Katie Hutchinson, vice president of philanthropy at Dutch Bros Coffee. “Making a massive difference one cup at a time is what Dutch Bros is all about and we’re so thankful that our customers believe in that mission alongside us.”
*Total funds donated includes additional donations from franchisees, customers, community members, and vendors during the Drink One for Dane campaign.
