MEMBER NEWS
Wingin’ It, LLC Hosts University of Alabama
Softball Game in Florence, Alabama
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n March 13, media personnel, city officials and fans of the
University of Alabama’s softball team gathered at franchisee
Rick Story’s Florence, Alabama, Buffalo Wild Wings® for a press
conference and meet and greet. Coach Patrick Murphy and two
of his players traveled over two hours to the B-Dubs® for the
event, which included two radio
interviews with the players.
The press coverage was a
precursor for a game held April 5
at the Florence Sportsplex. Over
2,500 tickets were sold for the
matchup between the University
of Alabama and Nashville-based
Lipscomb University. Tickets
were sold for $10 each, and
anyone who purchased a ticket
also received a promotional
voucher for a free snack order
of wings with the purchase of
a small order of wings.
In addition to playing
host, Buffalo Wild Wings was
on-site at the game to sell
T-shirts and help with other
The University of Alabama and Lipscomb University softball
teams went head-to-head on April 5.
duties as needed.
“It was a great community event and utilized our partnership
with the University of Alabama softball team,” said Leslie Nabors,
who does sales and marketing for Wingin’ It, LLC, which owns
the Florence location. S
L.B. Wings, LLC Sponsors Bowling
Tournament to ‘Strike Out Breast Cancer’
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n Feb. 4, over 100 bowlers came out to participate in a
bowling tournament to “Strike Out Breast Cancer,” an
event that raised over $6,000 for the Genesis Cancer Center.
L.B. Wings, LLC’s Zanesville location was an official co-sponsor.
The tournament, which is in its second year, is put on by the
Zanesville Women’s Bowling Association.
“Linzey Allen from the event approached us seeking a
donation or sponsorship,” said Brandon Craddock, operations
specialist for L.B. Wings. “It was a fantastic cause, so we jumped
at the idea of being a co-sponsor for the event.”
Registration was at 11 a.m. and the tournament commenced at
noon. The top five men and women advanced to a stair-step final for
$750 in cash prizes. L.B. Wings also raffled off three adult bowling
balls, two youth bowling balls and two bowling ball bags. The items
were sold to them by St. Clair Lanes at a discounted price.
Each bowler was given a set of breast cancer awareness gift
bags, which contained information on breast cancer awareness,
screening, self-examinations and warning signs. The bags also had
items donated by local businesses such as ink pens, note pads, hair
care products and coupons, and there was even a photo booth
available for bowlers to stop and snap photos.
“Our goal is not only to raise funds, but to raise awareness,”
said Craddock.
Craddock notes that attendance was up this year. Last year,
112 people attended the event, but this year saw a crowd of 150.
“Raising breast cancer
awareness is a fantastic cause
that many people in our
community and across the
country are affected by,”
said Craddock. “We strive
to be a positive influence in
our community and schools
through various donations and
– Brandon Craddock, events, and being on the front
Operations Specialist line of a cause such as this
wasn’t something we could
pass up.”
Franchisee Bob Sparks
emphasized the importance of giving back to the community.
“Staying in touch with the community is how we can continue as a
valuable place for everyone to come and enjoy BWW,” he said. S
“Our goal is not
only to raise
funds, but to
raise awareness.”