Cumberland Farms Honors Memory Of Corporal Eugene Cole With One-Day Fundraiser Across Maine

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cumberland Farms, a leading coffee, convenience and gasoline retailer, today announced that the company will host a fundraiser for the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Fund on Friday, May 18^th at all of the brand’s 43-retail locations across the state of Maine. On that day, the company will donate 10 cents for every hot and iced coffee and Chill Zone beverage purchased to the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Fund.

Eugene Cole, 61, a Somerset County Sheriff’s Officer, was killed while on duty in Norridgewock last month. Cole, who entered law enforcement later in life after closing his television repair shop in 2000, was well known and respected by the community he gave his life to serve and protect.

“As part of the Maine community, we were deeply saddened by this tragedy,” said Ari Haseotes, CEO of Cumberland Farms. “We hope this fundraiser will help Corporal Cole’s family during this very difficult time.”

Maine residents who wish to participate can find a local Cumberland Farms by visiting https://www.cumberlandfarms.com/stores or by following Cumberland Farms on Twitter and Instagram @CumberlandFarms. To donate directly to the Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Fund, customers may send a check payable to The Corporal Cole Memorial Fund, c/o Bangor Savings Bank, 113 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, ME 04976.

About Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms makes life easier for busy people every day. What started in 1939 with a cow and a dream has grown into a network of nearly 600 convenience stores across 8 states. Three generations later, Cumberland Farms is still family owned and operated, and continues to reflect the values it was built upon: envisioning a better way to serve customers by providing the best possible products at the best possible prices. Whether you’re buying a cold Chill Zone drink, a hot or iced cup of Farmhouse Blend Coffee, or filling the gas tank, convenience and customer service are key. Cumberland Farms also has a long heritage of giving back to the communities where it operates, from feeding the hungry to supporting local sports teams and fundraising. For more information, please visit us at http://www.cumberlandfarms.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cumberlandfarms.