Bojangles Foundation Raises More Than $650,000 Through Heart-Shaped Biscuits & Round-Up Campaign to Support Pediatric Heart Care and Research

Proceeds from guest generosity will benefit NFL legend Greg Olsen’s The HEARTest Yard Foundation and The Children’s Heart Foundation

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For a second year in a row, Bojangles and The Bojangles Foundation partnered with NFL legend Greg Olsen’s The HEARTest Yard Foundation for a heartwarming “Bojangles Gives from the Heart” initiative. This partnership raised $659,542.54 through sales of the iconic Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits® and a guest round-up campaign, exceeding its fundraising goal to support pediatric heart care, family support programs and congenital heart defect research.

“This partnership continues to show what’s possible when our guests, team members and communities come together for a cause that’s bigger than themselves,” said Ken Reynolds, Executive Director of The Bojangles Foundation. “We’re incredibly proud of the impact this campaign will have on children and families facing heart health challenges and grateful to Greg Olsen and the HEARTest Yard Foundation for their continued partnership.”

The fundraising effort, powered by generous guest donations and strong participation from Bojangles franchisees and team members, split proceeds evenly between The HEARTest Yard and The Bojangles Foundation, with each organization receiving $329,771.27. As part of its portion, The Bojangles Foundation will donate $100,000 to The Children’s Heart Foundation to help fund congenital heart defect research in communities across Bojangles’ footprint. The remaining proceeds will support The Bojangles Foundation’s mission focused on military and first responders, literacy and hometown community initiatives.

“We continue to be blown away by the generosity of Bojangles’ guests and team members,” said Greg Olsen, founder of The HEARTest Yard Foundation. “Every dollar raised helps families focus less on financial stress and more on what matters most: their child’s care and recovery. We’re thankful for Bojangles’ commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of these families.”

This year’s campaign saw standout participation across the Bojangles system, including a location in Connelly Springs, N.C., which raised the largest round up total at $4,305.99, while a Circleville, Ohio, location generated the highest sales total at $17,591.

"We are incredibly grateful to The Bojangles Foundation, HEARTest Yard Foundation, and everyone who contributed to this remarkable effort," said Terry Morrow, President and CEO of The Children’s Heart Foundation. “Congenital heart defects remain America’s most common birth defect, and this generous gift will help accelerate the important research that gives children with CHDs the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives."

The “Bojangles Gives from the Heart” campaign reflects the brand’s continued commitment to supporting children and families through impactful community partnerships.

About The Bojangles Foundation

The Bojangles Foundation is a component of Foundation For The Carolinas, which manages competitive grant programs that invest in communities throughout the region. The Foundation supports three civic-focused initiatives: literacy, military appreciation and strengthening the community. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than 50,000 books and $2 million to support important community causes.

About The HEARTest Yard Foundation

For families of babies born with congenital heart disease, there's help – and hope – through The HEARTest Yard: The Greg Olsen Foundation. Established by former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara, after their son was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, The HEARTest Yard provides healthcare support and services to ease the transition from the hospital to home. The HEARTest Yard program offers a range of services, including in-home private nursing care, physical therapy, and speech therapy at no charge to families. The program aims to help prevent a child's complications from congenital heart disease and improve their long-term health. Visit The HEARTest Yard to learn more.

About The Children’s Heart Foundation

The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) is the country’s leading organization solely committed to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. The Children’s Heart Foundation’s mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. Over the last three decades, CHF has funded nearly $21 million of CHD research and scientific collaborations. For more information or to join our cause, visit www.childrensheartfoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X , and LinkedIn.

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