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 …
Friday, November 2, 2012
The local restaurant is challenging people to eat a monster sandwich in less than 40 minutes and proceeds will benefit an Elkridge girl.
Many have tried but only a few have succeeded in eating the Breakfast Shoppe’s monster sandwich, which raises funds for an Elkridge girl diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. The local restaurant teamed up with WBAL-TV meteorologist Tony Pann to create “The Category 3 TONY Chicken and Waffle 'PANN'wic.” Customers can purchase the sandwich for a minimum donation of $35 to Ava Claire Conklin and her family. Ava is recovering from a brain tumor that left her unable to walk or talk. If the customer consumes the masterpiece sandwich in less than 40 minutes, the Breakfast Shoppe will match the $35 donation. According to Breakfast Shoppe owner Kyle Algaze, 25 people have attempted the sandwich, but only four were able to eat the whole …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The local restaurant is challenging people to eat the sandwich in under 40 minutes and proceeds will benefit an Elkridge girl.
The Breakfast Shoppe is challenging customers to take on a super sandwich for a charitable cause. The local restaurant is teaming up with WBAL-TV meteorologist Tony Pann on Oct. 22 in presenting “The Category 3 TONY Chicken and Waffle 'PANN'wic," according to Breakfast Shoppe Owner Kyle Algaze. This effort is part of The Breakfast Shoppe’s annual fundraising drive with proceeds from this year’s gigantic sandwich benefitting Ava Claire Conklin of Elkridge, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor last year. “I was on their show on Sept. 2 and I had mentioned off the air to the staff I was working on a chicken waffle sandwich and Tony mentioned he would love to try it,” Algaze said. “I told him if he came and tried the sandwich…
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8:13 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
Yes it does seem irresponsible! Brings out the crazies - all for the love of a challenge and to help Ava - who is going thru a challenging time. There was also a running event called Ava's Angels. We also sponsored a Spaghetti for Ava here in her other home town of Cary NC. We will cheer anyone on!! WOOP WOOP Ava and ALL that are willing to help her out in her fight!! Or... just donate to a … more ›