Dollar General raising funds, awareness for Autism

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.-- Dollar General have announced their partnership to increase awareness of autism and raise funds for autism research and advocacy during Autism Awareness Month in April.

“This disorder affects many of our customers and we are proud to help fund research for the cause,” said Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Dollar General.

Dollar General is offering customers the opportunity to make donations to Autism Speaks during check-out throughout the month of April. In addition, the Autism Speaks logo will appear on Dollar General's NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 32 car, driven by Reed Sorenson, for the month of April to drive awareness for the campaign.