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New Jersey BWW 5K Raises $ 3,000 for Local Boys & Girls Club
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Wings West Operations Raises $ 10,000 for Breast Cancer at Annual Pink Party
The sixth annual Pink Party was able to raise $ 10,000 for Bridget ’ s Gift , a Yuma , Arizona , breast cancer organization .
On Oct . 12 , a Buffalo Wild Wings ® in Yuma , Arizona , held its sixth annual Pink Party for Bridget ’ s Gift , a local breast cancer organization .
On top of donating 15 percent of net restaurant proceeds for that day , the B-Dubs ® location also featured a raffle and a silent auction where items ranged from a diamond pendant and staycations to coolers and event tickets . “ It was a huge collaborative effort from so many local business owners ,” said Wings West Operations franchisee Lisa Meyer . T-shirts were also sold to help raise money .
Roughly 500 people came out to support Bridget ’ s Gift , and with the community ’ s help , the event was able raise a total of $ 10,000 .
Local organizations such as the news media , radio station , police and fire departments , and even the Jaycees chapter all collaborated to pull off the best event yet . The 2016 event represents the most money ever raised at the annual Pink Party , and Meyer thinks that the company is already on the path to raise even more money next year .
“ It was the most successful fundraiser we ’ ve ever had , and it was made possible from an enormous collaborative community effort ,” said Meyer . “ I ’ m so grateful to have a business involved in a Yuma-based organization formed in memory of Yuma native Bridget Orta Martinez that focuses on education , awareness and support of breast cancer in the Yuma County area .” S
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New Jersey BWW 5K Raises $ 3,000 for Local Boys & Girls Club
A Watchung , New Jersey , BWW ® hosted its first ever 5K to
raise money for a local Boys & Girls Club .
On Oct . 30 , roughly 100 runners gathered at a local park to support the organization . Runners were given an event T-shirt , goodie bag , coffee , water , energy drinks and snacks . There were also multiple sponsor tables and a live DJ .
“ This was an amazing event where AMPAL Group was able to give back in a big way while hosting a fun event for the local community ,” said franchisee Amit Patel “ We were very grateful for the turnout and generosity of the community throughout our first 5K event .”
The 5K raised approximately $ 2,500 for the Boys & Girls Club , and B-Dubs ® also held an Eat Wings Raise Funds event at the restaurant , which generated an additional $ 500 .
“ The local Boys & Girls Club brought their teens to help with the event , which was a treat to be able to work alongside those who the donation was going to help ,” said Patel . S
AMPAL Group ’ s Watchung , New Jersey , location raised money for the local Boys & Girls Club through a 5K held Oct . 30 .