DALLAS, June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- After fourteen
years, more than $7 million raised
and more than 900 wishes granted, Maggiano's Little
Italy® is proud to once again kick off its annual
campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish®, a nonprofit
organization that grants the wishes of children with
life-threatening medical conditions. This year, Maggiano's is
tapping into Guests' favorite weekly tradition, brunch, and
inviting them to "Brunch With A Purpose," where $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish for every
brunch entrée ordered.
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Learn more about Maggiano's longstanding partnership and how
you can get involved here – http://www.maggianos.com/make-a-wish-campaign-2017
When Guests choose to "Brunch With A Purpose," they will help
Maggiano's meet the goal of raising more than $1 million; enough to help grant their
1,000th wish for children like Joshua, who has a
progressive muscle disease. Joshua's wish is to receive a service
dog to assist him with daily tasks such as opening a door, picking
up dropped items and much more. Watch this video
https://youtu.be/LlJZ3SbFHPc to learn more about Joshua and
his soon-to-be service dog, Sam.
"The mission of Make-A-Wish is to brighten the lives of
children with life-threatening medical conditions,
which aligns with our devotion to make every single Guest feel
special," said Genifer Gray, vice
president and chief operating officer for Maggiano's. "Through
our partnership, we have the opportunity to spread our love for
made-from-scratch food, family gatherings and the community by
raising money to grant wishes for kids like Joshua."
How Guests can get involved:
- Enjoy brunch at Maggiano's from June
1 to Aug. 2 and choose from items such as Lemon Ricotta
Pancakes, The Meatball Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict or Crème Brûlée
French Toast. For every brunch entrée ordered,
$1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish and
for every glass of Wish Lemonade ordered $0.50 will also be donated
- Order dessert from Maggiano's monthly chef's features
menu to support Make-A-Wish year-round. For every featured
dessert ordered, $1 is donated to the
organization
- Give $10, get $10. For every $10 and above donation, Guests will receive a
Star Card with a special offer for
their next Maggiano's visit. New this year, Guests can donate
online at site.wish.org/maggianos
- Get social by sharing a photo of your experience at
Maggiano's on Twitter and/or Instagram using #EatADish4MAW
"Across the country, our Teammates look forward to this time of
year. The next two months allow us to focus on our partnership with
Make-A-Wish and connect directly with wish kids and their families
at each restaurant," Gray added. "Our Teammates go above and beyond
to raise more money than the previous year and to host over-the-top
wish parties for the kids of Make-A-Wish. It's truly amazing and an
honor to be a part of it!"
"Maggiano's provides its Guests a delicious opportunity to give
back," said David Williams,
president and chief executive officer for Make-A-Wish America. "We
are grateful for our partnership and for the dedication and
generosity from both Maggiano's Guests and Teammates."
The Maggiano's and Make-A-Wish partnership
Since 2003, Maggiano's and Make-A-Wish have teamed up to grant
wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions through
the annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign. Over the past 14
years, Maggiano's has become one of the top 15 national sponsors of
Make-A-Wish, donating more than $1
million annually the past few years. In 2017, Maggiano's
goal is to raise another $1 million
and grant their 1,000th wish.
To learn more, visit http://www.maggianos.com/make-a-wish-campaign-2017.
About Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano's Little Italy® specializes in
Italian-American cuisine served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Maggiano's menu features both classic and contemporary recipes –
authentic pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood,
regular chef specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano's 52
restaurants nationwide offer lunch, dinner and brunch, delivery,
carryout service and banquet spaces for special occasions.
Maggiano's is owned and operated by Brinker International, Inc.
(NYSE: EAT), one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant
companies, serving more than one million guests daily. Brinker owns
or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 32 countries and two
territories. In addition to Maggiano's, Brinker owns and operates
Chili's® Grill & Bar.
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About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope,
strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact,
most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true has
positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give
them renewed strength to fight their illness, and their parents say
these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Headquartered
in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is one of
the world's leading children's charities, serving children in every
community in the United States and
its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than
33,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish somewhere in the
country every 34 minutes. It has granted more than 285,000 wishes
since its inception in 1980; more than 15,300 in 2016 alone. Visit
Make-A-Wish at wish.org to learn more.
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