Andrew McGuigan Krispy Kreme Supports Make-A-Wish Interview

Andrew McGuigan Krispy Kreme Supports Make-A-Wish Interview

Krispy Kreme is joining forces with doughnut-loving fans and Make-A-Wish supporters, to raise as much money as possible for the children's charity.

During September, $1 from every Star Doughnut sold in store and online will be donated to Make-A-Wish. Beyond this, Krispy Kreme doughnut-lovers can continue to support Make-A-Wish throughout the year, with Krispy Kreme also donating $6 from every dozen pack sold online, and $1 from every co-branded enviro-bag sold in store.

Krispy Kreme Australia's CEO, Andrew McGuigan, said the company is delighted to combine the fun of Krispy Kreme with a cause like Make-A-Wish Australia.

'We're really proud and excited to be supporting Make-A-Wish. Giving back to the community is part of our global mission. A charity partner like Make-A-Wish really inspires us to do more, give more, and gets all our team at Krispy Kreme involved in helping seriously ill children," said Mr McGuigan.

Make-A-Wish CEO Gerard Menses is very pleased to have Krispy Kreme's support again in 2015.

'Krispy Kreme is a fantastic supporter of Make-A-Wish, and we're thrilled to partner with them. The money raised by the Star Doughnut initiative will help us grant even more wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

'We have an ambitious goal of granting 2000 wishes per year within the next decade, so that every child in Australia battling serious illness can experience the healing power of a wish. The funds raised by Krispy Kreme customers will help us inch closer to that goal," he said.

This year, Krispy Kreme is dedicated to raising over $100,000 for Make-A-Wish Australia. Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of very sick kids and teenagers, giving them hope for the future, strength to face the challenges of their illness, and joy from their incredible wish experience.

Interview with Krispy Kreme Australia's CEO, Andrew McGuigan

Question: Why did Krispy Kreme decide to support Make-A-Wish?

Andrew McGuigan: We had been on the lookout for a national charity partner, which would take us beyond a simple financial commitment. Ideally we wanted to find a charity partner who would provide us with an avenue to make a real impact and a partner that would inspire us to do more, give more and get everyone in our Company involved with. 

In Make-a-Wish we found the perfect partnership. For me the charity stands for something so important… how to enrich the moment and provide happiness and hope for families and children at such a critical time. We are so proud to be involved with such a great charity and an incredible group of people who run it.


Question: Can you talk about the work that Make-A-Wish do?

Andrew McGuigan: Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of very sick kids and teenagers, giving them hope for the future, strength to face the challenges of their illness, and joy from their incredible wish experience. Since 1985, they have granted over 8000 wishes to very sick kids in Australia, and with no government funding, they rely solely on donations to fund the fantastic work they do.

Question: How can Australians support the Krispy Kreme Make-A-Wish campaign?

Andrew McGuigan: Throughout September, people can buy the specialty Star Doughnut from Krispy Kreme, with $1 from every Star Doughnut sold in store and online donated to Make-A-Wish. In addition, doughnut-lovers can continue to support Make-A-Wish throughout the year, with Krispy Kreme also donating $6 from every dozen pack sold online, and $1 from every co-branded enviro-bag sold in store.


Question: How will the money be used to grant wishes?

Andrew McGuigan: The money raised by the Krispy Kreme's Star Doughnut initiative will help Make-A-Wish Australia grant even more wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. In the next decade, Make-A-Wish Australia has an ambitious goal of granting 2000 wishes per year so that every child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness can experience the power of a wish. Funds raised by Krispy Kreme customers will play an important role in helping Make-A-Wish Australia turn this goal into a reality.


Question: What is your goal with this Make-A-Wish campaign?

Andrew McGuigan: This year, Krispy Kreme is dedicated to donating over $100,000 for Make-A-Wish Australia.


Question: Where can we buy the Star Doughnuts?

Andrew McGuigan: You can buy individual Star Doughnuts or Star Doughnut dozens online, or Krispy Kreme stores across Australia.

Interview by Brooke Hunter