MARSHALL — Runnings Ladies Night event raised $11,929 to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Thousands of customers took part in the special event on Oct.22 at 22 Runnings stores across four states. A bucket sale highlighted the evening which invited customers to purchase a pink five-gallon bucket and receive a discount on whatever items fit inside.

Runnings donated $1 from the sale of each bucket to breast cancer affiliated organizations within each hosting store’s local area. Since its beginning, the annual event has generated more than $30,000 for charity.

Minnesota stores involved in Ladies Night included: Marshall, Austin, Monticello, Hutchinson, New Ulm, Red Wing, Willmar, Montevideo, Benson, Worthington, Litchfield; South Dakota: Milbank, Mobridge, Watertown,Aberdeen, Huron, Pierre, Brookings, Rapid City; North Dakota: Bismarck,Carrington; Montana: Glendive.

Runnings wishes to thank Travel Leaders of Apple Valley, Wrangler and Nutrena for their support in sponsoring the event.

Founded in 1947, Runnings is a private business owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family. The company currently has 37 stores and employs more than 1,700 workers across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and New York.

For more information visit us at www.runnings.com.