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Diversified Restaurant Holdings Raises Funds for Fallen Firefighter
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Carolina Wings Holds UNCW Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon
On Oct . 17 , Carolina Wings Management , LLC hosted a tip-off luncheon to kick off the University of North Carolina at Wilmington basketball season .
The tip-off luncheon , which included all-you-caneat wings , started at 11:30 a . m ., followed by a “ meet the coaches ” session at noon . During the session , attendees got the opportunity to meet and listen to third-year men ’ s head coach Kevin Keatts and fifthyear women ’ s skipper Adell Harris . Keatts is the first coach in the history of the Colonial Athletic Association ( CAA ) to win Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons .
“ We have been doing the coaches show for many years , and it has grown since ,” said Larry Alderson , franchisee with Carolina Wings . “ We started the tip-off luncheon maybe five years ago as a way to start the basketball season and introduce the team and coaches to the alumni and sponsors .”
Alderson noted that this year they added an extra incentive to get people through the door – each attendee was given a card for a free lunch if they attend at least five of the coaches ’ shows .
During the event , the coaches would present each player ’ s particular strengths , upcoming games and prospects for the season . The coaches also opened the floor for a Q & A session .
Mike Vaccaro , UNCW ’ s play-by-play voice , was the emcee for the event . Tickets were $ 20 and included the buffet , drink , tax and tip . S
AMPAL Group Hosts First EWRF Event for the Raiders Baseball League
On Oct . 12 , a Watchung , New Jersey , Buffalo Wild Wings ® location owned by AMPAL Group hosted the Scotch Plains- Fanwood Baseball League Day . This was the first Eat Wings Raise Funds event BWW ® has hosted for the Raiders .
“ AMPAL Group strives to help each and every local school , sports team , organization , charity , etc . raise funds to help meet their needs ,” said franchisee Amit Patel . “ Watchung Buffalo Wild Wings has had great success with helping local organizations , such as the Raiders , raise funds to help offset costs associated with out-of-state trips the teams must take for tournaments .” The league , which includes boys and girls , consists of pre-k , tee ball , AA Minors ( second grade ), AAA Minors ( third and fourth grade ), Majors ( fifth and sixth grade ) and Seniors ( seventh through 10th grade ) divisions .
B-Dubs ® donated 20 percent of sales from 11 a . m . – 1 p . m . to the league , which resulted in a check of more than $ 350 . Each of AMPAL Group ’ s Buffalo Wild Wings locations sponsors a local youth sports team each quarter to help pay for uniforms , travel and equipment .
“ AMPAL Group takes great pride in giving back to the community and being able to invite the team into Buffalo Wild Wings is an added bonus ,” said Patel . “ Being a part of the local community is what it ' s all about for us , and we are honored that we are able to help ensure the Raiders get to Cooperstown for their big tournament .” S
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Diversified Restaurant Holdings Raises Funds for Fallen Firefighter
On Sept . 21 , a Buffalo Wild Wings in Birch Run , Michigan , held a fundraiser for a fallen firefighter .
The local fire department approached Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc ., which owns the B-Dubs location , to help raise money for the family of Michael Wager , who was killed in an off-duty vehicle accident in July . Wager worked for the Cilo Area Fire Department for eight years and left behind a wife and five children .
BWW donated 15 percent of all bills from 5-9 p . m . to the fire department , which presented a check to Wager ’ s family . Roughly 400 people came out for the event , which generated $ 810 for the family .
“ Everyone participated in spreading the word to be able to support this family ,” said franchisee Michael Ansley . “ We have 64 B-Dubs locations throughout the United States , and we pride ourselves on being community-connected . When things good or bad happen , those communities always come together to help and show our support .” S