Aroma Joe's In Manchester Supports Boston Marathon Fundraiser For Local Nurse's Charity

MANCHESTER, NH — Aroma Joe's on 1095 Hanover St. in Manchester is conducting a fundraiser to support a customer running the Boston Marathon.

The shop is helping Anna Carter, a pediatric emergency Registered Nurse, raise funds for the Pediatric Emergency Department at Boston Medical Center. Carter works at the Boston Medical Center and aims to raise $12,000 for her team.

Rob Hanson, franchisee of Aroma Joe’s Manchester, and Breauna Eldredge, multi-unit manager, initiated the effort. They decided to help their regular customer with her fundraising goal. The fundraiser runs through March 31.

During this period, the Hanover Street location will donate $1 from every Pineapple Watermelon Rush and S’mores Fantasy Latte or Coffee sold. These two drinks are Carter's favorite menu items. The cause holds personal significance for some staff members at this Aroma Joe's location.

Eldredge is a childhood cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with a tumor at age six and underwent treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital, achieving remission. Mary Roberts, a barista at the Manchester location, is also a childhood cancer survivor. Roberts was born with a tumor on her temporal lobe and received care at Boston Medical Center, the same institution Carter is supporting. Roberts had surgery at 2 1/2 years old and recovered fully.

Roberts said, "This experience is the reason this fundraiser means so much to me. It is my way of giving back and honoring the hospitals, healthcare workers, and support systems that made me who I am today." Anna Carter added, "Raising money for a hospital that serves those who need it most feels deeply personal — it’s for the children and families I care for, advocate for, and carry with me long after each shift ends."

The fundraising initiative will continue at the 1095 Hanover St. Aroma Joe’s location until March 31.