Bring the Gift of Music: Round Up at Nittany MinitMart this December

The holiday season is a time for giving, joy, and connection. But for many children who are hospitalized with chronic illnesses, it can be a difficult and isolating time. That’s where Angelina’s Song, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music and music therapy to children in hospitals, steps in to make a difference.

This December, Angelina’s Song is teaming up with Nittany MinitMart for a month-long fundraiser that allows you to play a part in spreading joy to hospitalized children. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024, customers can simply round up their purchases at any Nittany MinitMart location to support this life-changing mission.

"While our Angelina was in the hospital, she got a lot of toys and gifts, but what really made her day, every day, and brought her joy was music and sessions with the music therapists," said Nicole Miele, Founder and President of Angelina's Song.

Music therapy offers more than just entertainment — it’s a therapeutic tool that can reduce pain, alleviate stress, and bring emotional comfort to children undergoing treatment. Nicole created Angelina’s Song to share that joy with children across the country, inspired by her step-daughter Angelina’s own experiences.

By rounding up your purchase at Nittany MinitMart, you’re directly contributing to this mission. Every cent raised helps fund music therapy sessions, instruments, and other resources that bring light into the lives of children facing medical challenges.

With locations throughout the Pennsylvania, Nittany MinitMart makes it easy to join this heartwarming cause. Whether you're stopping in for snacks or your morning coffee, you can round up your purchase and make a difference in the life of a child. Support this month-long fundraiser by visiting one of Nittany MinitMart's many locations:

• Avis

• Belleville

• Bigler

• Coalport

• Dunnstown

• Galeton

• Jersey Shore

• Johnsonburg

• Lantz Corners

• Lewistown Walnut Street

• Lewistown West

• Loyalsock

• McVeytown

• Mifflintown

• Morrisdale

• Mt Union

• Muncy Valley

• Newberry

• Osceloa Mills

• Penfield

• Philipsburg

• Reedsville

• Smethport

• Sonestown

• South Williamsport

• St. Marys

• State College Corner

• Wellsboro

Nittany MinitMart's fundraiser is a powerful reminder of how small acts of generosity can have a significant impact. With your help, Angelina’s Song can continue to bring music’s healing power to more children in need, one note at a time.

"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and from my whole family for rounding up at Nittany MinitMart to help Angelina’s Song this holiday season," she said.

Make your visit to Nittany MinitMart this December an opportunity to give back. Together, let’s make the holidays brighter for hospitalized children through the joy of music.