Fundraiser Runs Through Nov. 11
RICHMOND, VA. (Oct. 12, 2026) –Hardee’s® restaurants operated by Boddie-Noell Enterprises across the state are partnering with Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) to support athletes with disabilities, enabling them to participate in the 2027 Summer Games held in Richmond. The annual fundraiser asks guests to donate $1, $2 or $3 to support the athletes through Nov. 11. As a thank you to guests, each guest that donates will receive a coupon sheet featuring discounts on Hardee’s favorites to use on the next visit.
Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest Hardee’s franchise operator in the United States, has been partners with Special Olympics Virginia for 45 years, culminating in more than $2.1 million raised. The goal of this year’s fundraiser is $100,000. Boddie-Noell is also a sponsor of the Summer Games, providing meals to approximately 1,200 athletes during the event. Throughout the campaign, 33 select Virginia Hardee’s will host Torch Run Stops, in which local law enforcement visit and show their support of SOVA and the fundraiser.
“Our partnership with Special Olympics Virginia is a longstanding one and one that’s extremely important to us,” said Bill Boddie, Jr., vice president of operations services for Boddie-Noell Enterprises. “SOVA does amazing work and we’re proud to support them in all that they do throughout the state of Virginia. It’s an honor and a privilege to help these athletes participate in the Summer Games.”
Boddie-Noell and Hardee’s also partner in the Special Olympics Virginia Training for Life program, by employing persons with intellectual disabilities, some of whom are Special Olympics athletes, and providing a welcome workplace environment that breeds success. Boddie-Noell is the longest standing partner of Special Olympics Virginia.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It provides them with continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
To learn more about the Special Olympics Virginia please visit www.specialolympicsva.org.
About Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Boddie-Noell is proud to have been a Hardee’s franchise operator for more than 60 years. Family-owned, Boddie-Noell is the largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States with 323 restaurant locations in four states. The company is based in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information, visit www.bneinc.com.
