Whistle Express Car Wash Donates Over $34,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® to Advance Children’s Healthcare

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whistle Express Car Wash, a leading brand in the rapidly consolidating car wash industry, today announced its successful fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a renowned organization dedicated to improving children's healthcare through community-driven efforts, raising an impressive $34,648 to benefit 27 local children's hospitals across the Midwest and Southeast. This donation underscores Whistle Express’s commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

The fundraising campaign, which ran from Sept. 16 to Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) in 2024, rallied the generosity of Whistle Express’s customers and team members. $14,000 was contributed through onsite events at grand openings and local wash activations hosted in collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, further amplifying the partnership’s success in the communities Whistle Express operates in.

“Giving back to the community is a core value at Whistle Express Car Wash,” said Jose Costa, CEO of Whistle Express. “This campaign highlights the amazing support from our customers and the dedication of our team members, and we look forward to continuing this impactful partnership into 2025 and beyond.”

Since its inception over 40 years ago, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $9 billion for 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada by engaging with local communities and businesses in its efforts. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, such as life-saving treatments, healthcare services, innovative research, pediatric medical equipment and family support programs, as well as financial assistance for families unable to afford these services.

Whistle Express is revolutionizing the car wash category with competitive membership pricing, easy-to-use technology and menu boards, along with free self-vacuum stations, floor mat-cleaning machines, and towels and sprays, all of which deliver a seamless wash experience resulting in a spectacular clean. All locations use state-of-the-art technology that reclaims 85% of the water used in a wash and uses 91% less water when compared with a home wash. Customers can also add affordable and effective treatments – like Rain-X® rain repellent for windshields or Armor All® protectants and sealants – to extend the life of their car’s exterior and protect against bugs, pollen and other elements.

About Whistle Express

With more than 150 locations and counting, Whistle Express leverages technology and innovation to deliver a premium experience that saves customers time, money – and their car’s paint job. Customers can take advantage of the brand’s Unlimited Wash Club Membership Program, plus free supplies and amenities including microfiber towels, vacuums and mat-cleaning stations, to save money while getting their cars squeaky clean. Last year, the Charlotte-based company received a majority investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. to fuel its accelerated growth plan. For more information, visit www.whistleexpresscarwash.com.

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. We’ve raised over $9 billion for 170 children’s hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we’re not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services.

Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.