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Zellmer , LLC EWRF Event Supports Injured Officer
When Carbondale , Illinois , police officer Trey Harris was shot in the line of duty July 31 , Zellmer , LLC ’ s Carbondale Buffalo Wild Wings ® location decided to step in and assist . After hearing of the shooting , teammates and managers wanted to host an Eat Wings , Raise Funds ( EWRF ) event to help the injured officer . BWW reached out and made arrangements .
Once details of the EWRF event were finalized , word-ofmouth spread quickly . Social media and fliers also helped advertise the fundraiser , which was held from open to close Aug . 10 . This exposure led two local TV stations to pick up the event .
Buffalo Wild Wings experienced a huge turnout to assist the “ Carbondale Injured Officer ’ s Fund .” Carbondale Police Department , fire departments , neighboring police stations , many local business owners , loyal guests , BWW team members and their families packed the location to enjoy wings while giving back to one of the community ’ s own . By saying “ I ’ m here for Trey ,” 10 percent of all pre-taxed sales , excluding alcohol , went to support the injured officer .
Harris even made a special appearance to thank BWW and the community for their support . Three men were arrested in connection with the shooting just days before the EWRF event .
“ I am extremely proud of efforts the staff at BWW Carbondale put into this event to make it such a success . We continue
Zellmer , LLC ’ s Carbondale location held an Eat Wings , Raise Funds event for injured Carbondale , Illinois , police officer Trey Harris . Carbondale Fire Department personnel were among those coming out to show their support for Harris and Buffalo Wild Wings .
to enjoy a fantastic relationship with our police department . They ’ re always there when we need them ; it ’ s important to be there when they need us ,” franchisee Bill Zellmer said .
In addition to plenty of positive press and wonderful comments from both guests and staff , the EWRF event generated more than $ 4,800 in store sales . S
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2016 Issue 3 | THE SCORE
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Coordinates Fundraiser for Wounded Officer
Diversified Restaurant Holdings ’ 18 Buffalo Wild Wings ® in the St . Louis area hosted a fundraising event Aug . 3 for Ballwin , Missouri , police officer Mike Flamion , who was left paralyzed after being shot in an ambush July 8 . Each location reached out to its area police department and provided food to the agency in a show of support .
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc . rallied its St . Louis locations after Ballwin , Missouri , police officer Mike Flamion was shot in an ambush July 8 . The shooting left Flamion paralyzed from the neck down .
Coordinated by the DRH Marketing and Operations team , the fundraising event was held Aug . 3 for the course of the day . A fundraising flier was created and deployed to all 18 St . Louis B-Dubs ® locations prior to the fundraiser . In addition to fliers being placed in takeout bags and handed out , employees discussed the fundraiser daily with BWW guests .
As a show of support to local law enforcement , all 18 locations connected with their area police department and provided food to the agency , along with inviting them to the fundraising event for Officer Flamion . Although an overall attendance number was not available , countless city officials turned out to support the injured officer .
“ On behalf of the entire Buffalo Wild Wings ® team , we are very proud to support the first responders who help serve and protect our local communities every day ,” said Diversified Restaurant Director of Operations Tim Garner .“ Our Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants throughout the greater St . Louis metropolitan area came together with the community to help support Officer Flamion and his family .” S