Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that Joanne Sparks, of Liverpool, is this year’s winner of Tops’ annual Free Gas and Grocery Campaign. The campaign raised over $15,387 for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Since the campaign’s inception in 2010, just over $233,000 has been raised for the hospital. Sparks is a frequent shopper at the Baldwinsville Tops location and was thrilled to receive the good news.

During the campaign, Tops shoppers were encouraged to make a difference for families in their own backyard while having a chance to win a year’s worth of gas and groceries from Tops Friendly Markets. Customers simply buy a $1 ticket and support the dedicated and caring staff at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital who are making miracles happen every day for our most precious asset: our children.

“At Tops it is our belief that by enhancing the quality of life for children through education and excellent health care, we build a strong future together,” said Frank Curci, CEO of Tops Friendly Markets. “Our support of the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital over the years has a long and rich history and we are proud to support such a wonderful institution that provides the much needed care for those in need in our community.”