Valvoline Inc. Named Children’s Miracle Network’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year

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Honor recognizes a 16-year partnership with Children’s Miracle Network that has raised more than $9 million for local children’s hospitals, including a nearly 40% increase in funds raised in 2025, and a new grant program supporting children’s mental health initiatives

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced it has been named Children’s Miracle Network’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year, recognizing the company’s sustained fundraising, team member engagement, and community impact for local children’s hospitals.

The honor reflects a 16-year partnership between Valvoline Inc. and Children’s Miracle Network, during which Valvoline Inc., its franchise network and guests have raised more than $9 million to support children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada.

In 2025, Valvoline Inc. increased funds raised for local children’s hospitals by nearly 40% compared with the prior year, building on the momentum of its annual fundraising campaign and additional community-driven efforts that support critical care, equipment, services and programs for children and families.

“Being named Children’s Miracle Network’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year is an incredible honor and it belongs to our team members, franchisees, and guests who have fueled this partnership for 16 years,” said Lori Flees, President and CEO of Valvoline Inc. “Together, we’ve raised more than $9 million for local children’s hospitals, and in 2025 alone we increased funds raised by nearly 40%. We’re proud to keep expanding our impact, including through a new grant program focused on children’s mental health, because families deserve support for the whole child.”

Valvoline Inc.’s support is part of its broader Happy to Help community efforts, which focuses on initiatives that advance children’s health and their mental well-being. In collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network, Valvoline Inc. also established a new, unique grant program designed to help children’s hospitals launch and expand children’s mental health initiatives.

“Valvoline Inc. demonstrates the incredible impact of an engaged, long-term partner supporting local children’s hospitals,” said Aimee Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network. “Their consistent fundraising results, steady year-over-year growth and commitment to helping our network address the evolving needs, including mental health support, have made a significant impact for kids receiving care and their families in communities across the U.S.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at approximately 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.

About Children’s Miracle Network:

For more than 40 years, Children’s Miracle Network® has been a symbol of hope, elevating possibilities for every child in need of care. As the leading charity impacting children’s health, we unite people, partners and programs to raise urgently needed funds for children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

Wherever you see our iconic balloon, you’ll find donors, corporate partners and fundraising programs joining forces to help hospitals meet their most critical needs, from life-saving treatments and advanced equipment to innovative research and family support. Every dollar raised supports the local children’s hospital, bringing brighter futures within reach for all kids.

Learn more at cmn.org.

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Source: Valvoline Inc.