Before we ask for your support….

The year was 2014 and our blog was very young. As we searched for our footing and even things to write about we were contacted by Food and Friends in Washington, DC. The subject line of the email read: “Dining Out For Life.” 

The message was convincing. 2014 was the first year we participated and we haven’t looked back. The evening has become both easy and personal for us…

Easy, because to participate in the event all you have to do is take your appetite to a participating restaurant. How much you eat and drink and eat is up to you, at least 25% of your bill goes straight to the cause.

Personal, because in 1992 I lost my Uncle Bob to a 4-year battle with AIDS. The event has been instrumental in supplying meals to those suffering from HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.The idea that we could contribute to helping others with these illnesses was simple. 

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When we returned home to Medina, we were approached by Evergreen Health  of Buffalo to participate again as ambassadors. Obviously, we enthusiastically accepted their invitation and helped to organize a group at Ballyhoo in Buffalo. However, this year our request to participate in the event was different, and The Shirt Factory has given us the opportunity to do just that. We asked if they could extend their reach to Orleans County so we could become the only restaurant in the OC to partake in Dining Out for Life 2018.  

When and Where?

Tuesday, October 9 from 7am – 9pm at the Shirt Factory

How it works? 

All you have to do is come and dine  any time, open to close.  Whether it’s a cup of coffee or a cocktail and dinner,  25% of what you spend will be going to Evergreen Health. 

Maybe you have a story similar to ours, or maybe you just love an excuse to do a good deed. Either way, we truly hope you will consider participating this year to give all of Erie and Niagara Counties a run for their money. Let’s show them how much Orleans County can raise!! 

Come eat, drink, and party with us for a good cause. Invite your friends, share images, and help us spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and anywhere else you can!! 

See you Tuesday!