OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2, 2025 – Through the sales of a sweet treat and the generosity of its customers, Scooter’s Coffee donated more than $200,000 to Make-A-Wish to support their mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Scooter’s Coffee celebrated the donation at Store #262 in Ogallala, Neb. on Monday. The Scooter’s Coffee location in Ogallala, operated by franchise owner Tracy Bouwens and Freedom Enterprises, raised the most funds for Make-A-Wish through the sale of Courage Cookie Sandwiches and customer donations.
In total, Scooter’s Coffee will donate $206,716.19 to Make-A-Wish through the campaign and additional customer donations.
From late September through the month of October, customers could Scoot On Around® to any Scooter’s Coffee location to purchase a Courage Cookie Sandwich, a sweet and buttery rainbow sprinkled sugar cookie sandwich with a creamy vanilla buttercream filling. A portion of the sale of each cookie sandwich, along with additional donations made by customers, led to the final amount donated.
“The only thing sweeter than our Courage Cookie Sandwich was being able to support the incredible mission at Make-A-Wish and the families who need a special moment in the midst of a challenging time,” Malorie Maddox, chief brand and marketing officer at Scooter’s Coffee said. “We are honored to donate more than $200,000 to help Make-A-Wish make even more wishes come true for children nationwide.”
Studies show that wishes can boost resilience, improve treatment compliance, and lead to better medical outcomes. Most wish kids go on to survive their illness, underscoring the life-changing power of hope. Through this campaign, donations will help expand the organization’s reach into more communities and bring it closer to its goal of ensuring every eligible child experiences the healing impact of a wish.
“We are deeply grateful for our collaboration with Scooter’s Coffee, whose generosity and dedication have amplified our mission and enriched the lives of the wish kids we serve. Together, we are building stronger communities and creating hope and joy for the children who need it most,” said Make-A-Wish Nebraska President and CEO, Brigette Young. “Thank you, Scooter’s Coffee, for standing alongside us and making a lasting impact for our wish kids and their families.”
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About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes worldwide; more than 390,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
About Scooter’s Coffee
Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee has been known ever since for “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks…Amazingly Fast!®” Today, you can Scoot On Around® to more than 890 Scooter’s Coffee locations across 32 states. Guided by our core values of Integrity, LOVE, Humility, and Courage, we are committed to creating an amazing experience for each life we touch.
Customers love us for our signature Caramelicious® and other espresso and caffeinated drinks, Red Bull® Infusions, slow-steeped cold brew, kids options, fruit smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, breakfast options, and more — all served fast and friendly through our drive-thru kiosks and coffeehouses. Earn Smiles for each purchase to fuel your next Scooter’s Coffee run – because You Earned It!
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