Every August, Marriott and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals serve up a celebration of root beer floats in communities across the U.S. and Canada. The refreshing concoction has a unique significance for our partners at Marriott. It all began for them in Washington, D.C. in 1927, when founders J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott launched a root beer float stand to cool off from the summer heat. This humble beginning expanded further into hospitality and quickly led to the company becoming the industry leader it is today.
Just as root beer floats will always be part of the foundation and history of Marriott, Marriott will be the same for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
In 1983, Marriott became the very first partner of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and joined our mission to raise critical funds for local hospitals. Today, more than forty years later and more than $148 million raised for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, Marriott remains our cherished original partner. And Root Beer Float Day remains one of our favorite times of the year!
Check in this summer to see which Marriott locations near you are celebrating Root Beer Float Day. All proceeds will support UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.