PLYMOUTH, MA – A check of more than $129,000 presented to the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter marks the successful conclusion of Volta Oil’s 14th annual Purple Pump Up Campaign. During the summer, Garrett’s Family Market and Rapid Refill stores spanning Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to increase awareness and raise funds to benefit Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
During the campaign, customers visiting any of the participating locations had the opportunity to contribute to the campaign, either at the gas pump or in the stores. Additionally, on June 21 and June 22, in alignment with the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day fundraising and awareness initiative, a donation of 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold was allocated to support the Association.
“Purple Pump Up has a tremendous impact, fueling both critical research and vital support for local families living with Alzheimer’s,” said Ginny Hanbridge, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter. “We are so appreciative of Garrett’s Family Markets and their customers for standing with us and making a meaningful difference in the fight against this disease.”
Garrett’s Family Market’s Purple Pump Up is the largest cause marketing campaign of its kind in the New England Region to benefit the Association. Since the campaign began, it has raised a total of more than $1.5 million for the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter.
“I would like to thank our store associates for all the effort they put in to make this year’s Purple Pump Up a success” said Jim Garrett, Chairman of Volta Oil Company. “We are also grateful for our loyal customers who, year after year, demonstrate their generosity and help us in our fight for a world without Alzheimer’s.”
Finally, Garrett acknowledged Volta Oil’s Trade partner sponsors, “without the sponsors, our campaign would not be such a great success,” said Garrett. Platinum sponsors who supported the 2025 Purple Pump Up campaign include Coca-Cola, CoreMark, Global Partners, the Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley, Pepsi, and Red Bull.
For more information about the campaign, visit purplepumpup.org.
About Volta Oil
Volta Oil is a family run company which operates Garrett Family Market and Rapid Refill convenience stores and wholesale gasoline and diesel in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We currently employ 184 people in the states where we operate.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.