Paper Hearts Program at Boston Pizza Welland Gives Back to Local Children’s Charities

“We’re spreading the love from now until February 20th!

Support children in our communities and donate $2 or more through our paper hearts program! Every dollar helps!

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Paper Hearts at Boston Pizza

The Paper Hearts campaign initiative started 30 years ago after Boston Pizza franchisees David and Lisa MacPherson welcomed their son Kyle who was born with a life-threatening heart condition called hyperplastic right heart syndrome. The store staff decided they wanted to help by cutting red paper hearts and selling them for $1 each. The fundraising was so successful that the next year, Boston Pizza decided to sell Paper Hearts in all stores across the country.

Every year, Boston Pizza runs two campaigns to raise money to help create a better future for kids from coast to coast and all around the world – the Valentine’s Day Program and the Kids Cards Program.

Valentine’s Day Program

Every Valentine’s Day, Boston Pizza franchisees initiate fundraising by selling heart-shaped pizzas and paper hearts. All money raised is given back to local charities of their choosing. We want to thank our franchisees and our guests for their generosity and support.