Wawa celebrates its anniversary with “Wawa Day,” free coffee nationwide

CLERMONT, Fla. — A convenience store chain will mark a historic milestone Thursday.

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Wawa is celebrating its 59th anniversary with Wawa Day in Central Florida, where customers can enjoy a free, any-size hot coffee all day.

The Clermont location had a “day brightening” with a $50,000 check presentation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and a ceremonial coffee pour.

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This Lake County Wawa was just one of the ten locations with a special event honoring the anniversary.

Before the celebration, Wawa asked customers to send in their stories of teams who brighten people’s days, and for every story, Wawa donated $50 to the Children’s Miracle Network.

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These donations will support patients and their families.

Customer Shirley Carpenter nominated the associate known as the Grandma because she showed kindness to Carpenter and her family.

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According to a news release, the company opened its first store in 1964 and launched a foundation in 2014.

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