Taco Bell raised $165,483 for Children’s Hospital Central California during its 5th annual Circles for Children’s fundraising campaign. From June 29 through Aug. 2, Taco Bell customers from Bakersfield to Modesto and along the Central Coast purchased $1 circles to support the Valley’s premier pediatric medical center.

“We’re amazed by this generous outpouring of support from Taco Bell and its customers,” said James Meinert, Vice President, Philanthropy. “The funds will be put to good use caring for Valley youth.”

In addition to the circles campaign, Taco Bell sponsors the Children’s Hospital Central California Golf Tournament each spring. This year the event raised an additional $85,500 for the Hospital.

Since 2005, Taco Bell has raised $757,966 for Children’s Hospital through its circles campaigns and golf tournaments.