Sam’s Club is fulfilling its commitment to “Bring the Merry” this holiday season. Recently, Sam’s Club, along with Laugh Out Loud and Kevin Hart, celebrated five organizations that significantly impact children’s lives by surprising them with $100,000 each during a series of virtual and in-person announcements nationwide. In addition to the financial support, select families and children from these organizations were delighted to have their unique holiday wishes—ranging from laptops to karaoke machines and dollhouses—granted by the trio.
The organizations that received these donations include the Special Needs Network in Los Angeles, California; Houston Child Advocates in Houston, Texas; Boys & Girls Club of Springfield in Missouri; Positive Tomorrows in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida in Orlando.
“One of the greatest things you can do for yourself is to believe in others,” stated Hart. “I’ve always had people who believed in me, and I believe in passing that belief on to others. The donations we made supported organizations dedicated to the future of children and their families. I’m proud that we were able to collaborate to make a significant impact.”
Renowned for his ability to make audiences laugh, Hart brightened the spirits of many across the country in just a few hours. Families and children gathered, believing they were attending a holiday party organized by Sam’s Club, only to be pleasantly surprised when they joined a virtual call with Hart waiting on the other end.
During the calls, Hart shared the exciting news of monetary donations and individual gifts, while Sam’s Club associates were present to personally deliver the items to the recipients. To wrap up the day, Hart treated 10 families from the Special Needs Network to a holiday shopping spree at a Sam’s Club in Oxnard, California.
“These organizations significantly influence the communities and families they support,” stated Tony Rogers, senior vice president and chief member officer at Sam’s Club. “We are honored to collaborate with Kevin and Laugh Out Loud to acknowledge their efforts with gifts that enable them to advance their missions further.”
Earlier, Sam’s Club, Hart, and Laugh Out Loud revealed their plans to elevate the holiday season this year. The trio shares a strong commitment to positively impacting local communities, making this charitable aspect of their holiday campaign a seamless fit.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club®, a branch of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is a prominent membership warehouse club that provides exceptional products, savings, and services to millions of members across nearly 600 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Now celebrating its 39th anniversary, Sam’s Club continues to enhance the warehouse shopping experience with a carefully selected range of high-quality fresh food and Member’s Mark items. The club also offers leading technologies and services, such as Scan & Go, Curbside Pickup, and home delivery in select areas. For more information about Sam’s Club, visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop online at samsclub.com, or connect with Sam’s Club on Twitter and Facebook.
About Laugh Out Loud
Laugh Out Loud (LOL) is a comedy brand and entertainment company focused on bringing people together through laughter. Founded by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, LOL offers a wide range of comedic content through its various platforms—LOL Audio, LOL Network, LOL Studios, and LOLX.
From seasoned stand-up stars to emerging comedy talent, LOL creates a diverse array of original content, including scripted and unscripted series, stand-up specials, radio shows, podcasts, live events, and interactive experiences. The brand reaches over 100 million fans worldwide through its OTT Network, with partners like Pluto, Peacоck, Tubi, Roku, Xumo, and Redbox. Additionally, LOL Audio connects with another 100 million listeners through SiriusXM, Stitcher, and Pandora. Known for popular shows like Cold As Balls, What the Fit, Comedy in Color, and Diе Hart, the company has garnered more than 1 billion video views across digital platforms and has collaborated with brands such as AT&T, Headspace, Lyft, Old Spice, P&G, and Viacom. Stay connected with LOL online at www.laughoutloud.com or follow them on social media via @lolnetwork.