J&Amp;B Restaurant Partners to Sponsor "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk at Jones Beach
Posted on: Thursday, 28 September 2006, 18:00 CDT
J&B Restaurant Partners (J&B), operators of all Friendly's LI restaurants, has announced that it will serve as a sponsor for the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on Sunday, October 15 at Jones Beach State Park. The 5-mile walk to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer, starts at 8 AM at Field #5. Donations are dedicated to life-saving American Cancer Society research, education, patient support, and advocacy programs to defeat the disease. To become part of the J&B Walk team, contact Doreen Moody at 631-218-9067, ext. 132.
J&B is a major supporter of charitable events on Long Island. It has provided donations and gifts to numerous organizations working on behalf of children's issues, health and mental health concerns. "We are delighted to be part of this year's 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,'" said Jamie Fahey, Sr. Executive Director of Operations for Friendly's LI. "'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' is an important nationwide event that raises money and awareness of the need for further research, education and advocacy in order to combat breast cancer," Fahey said. "Breast cancer is a significant healthcare concern on Long Island and J&B is very happy to assist the American Cancer Society in raising awareness about the incidents of breast cancer in our communities and the need for research and education," said Joe Vitrano, J&B's CEO and President.
"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" is a grassroots walk-a-thon with teams of walkers from corporations, hospitals, schools, municipal and community organizations. Last year, nearly 44,000 participants joined the event at Jones Beach and helped raise approximately $2.3 million dollars in life-saving funds.
J&B also served as sponsors for the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" kick-off breakfast. In addition, the corporation will organize several teams of walkers, distribute promotional literature through restaurants and take part in several local activities along with the American Cancer Society to promote the October 15 walk.
J&B, headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, operates leading restaurant brands, including Friendly's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express and all concessions at Jones Beach & Robert Moses State Parks. The company has grown dramatically over the past several years, earning a well-deserved reputation and has become one of the fastest growing companies in the food service industry.
For information about "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer," call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/longisland.
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