Farmer Boys Raises $150K For Loma Linda Children’s Hospital

RIVERSIDE, CA — Riverside-based Farmer Boys last month presented a $150,000 check to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, capping off the restaurant chain's 19th annual fundraiser and hitting its goal of donating more than $1 million to the pediatric facility since the effort began in 2000.

The funds were raised from July 23 to Sept. 2, 2019, as customers were invited to donate $1 or $5 at participating California restaurants.

“We are thankful to our guests and team members who helped us collect $150,000 this year and reach the $1 million milestone,” said Larry Rusinko, Farmer Boys vice president and chief marketing officer. “Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital pioneers research that helps children across Southern California, and we’re thrilled to contribute to their important work through this partnership each year.”

The $150,000 check, presented Dec. 19 by Farmer Boys President Karen Eadon and other corporate personnel to Jillian Payne, assistant vice president of philanthropy at Loma Linda University Health, will further LLUCH’s mission of providing world-class clinical care and outreach programs to children throughout Southern California, company officials said.

Founded in 1981, Farmer boys operates nearly 100 restaurants throughout California and Nevada. Read more here on the business's fundraising efforts.

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