Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The local restaurant recently raised $6,366 for an Elkridge girl who was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor.
The Breakfast Shoppe in Severna Park was recently recognized as an outstanding member of the community by WBAL-TV. The local restaurant was named this month's "Local Leader," which is a recognition WBAL-TV gives to those who make a difference in the community. The Breakfast Shoppe spent the later-part of 2012 raising funds for Ava Conklin, an Elkridge girl who was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. The fundraiser featured a monster sandwich and those who attempted to eat the sandwich made donations to Ava. In February, The Breakfast Shoppe donated $6,366 to Ava on a day the restaurant declared "Ava Conklin Day." The WBAL-TV video featured footage from "Ava Conklin Day" as well as comments from Ava's father. Breakfast Shoppe …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The local restaurant raised funds for an Elkridge girl who was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor.
The Breakfast Shoppe celebrated "Ava Conklin Day" on Saturday, which honored an Elkridge girl who has been at the center of their recent fundraising efforts. The event featured cake, TV interviews and a check for the family. In October, the Breakfast Shoppe teamed up with WBAL-TV meteorologist Tony Pann to create a monster sandwich—the Category 3 Tony Chicken and Waffle 'PANN'wich. Those who attempted to eat the sandwich made donations to Ava, who was recently diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. The local restaurant celebrated Ava on Saturday and according to owner Kyle Algaze, The Breakfast Shoppe raised $6,366 over the span of 2-and-a-half months for Ava and her family. "It was a huge success," Algaze said. "Ava's entire …
Friday, January 11, 2013
The local restaurant has been raising funds for the Elkridge girl who was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor.
The Breakfast Shoppe will host "Ava Conklin Day" on Feb. 9 to honor the Elkridge girl who has been at the center of their recent fundraising. In October, the Breakfast Shoppe teamed up with up with WBAL-TV meteorologist Tony Pann to create a monster sandwich—the Category 3 Tony Chicken and Waffle 'PANN'wich. Those who attempted to eat the sandwich made donations to Ava, who was recently diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. At noon on Feb. 9, the Breakfast Shoppe in Severna Park will present Ava’s family with a check. WBAL-TV will be sending a videographer (weather permitting) to film the event. To help celebrate the day, the Breakfast Shoppe will feature “Ava's Chocolate Chip Pancakes,” her favorite breakfast. Furthermore, Charm …
