Buffalo's Cafe Holds 3rd Annual 'Fight Takes Flight' Benefit

All local Buffalo's Cafe`restaurants set goals for an October "Fun-raiser."

After surpassing sales goals in 2011, Buffalo’s Cafe again teams up with the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for the third annual Fight Takes Flight campaign. During the month of October, Buffalo’s is serving pink chips with their Queso Verde Cheese Dip and Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa appetizers. For each appetizer purchased, $1.00 of the sale will be donated to Winship Cancer Institute.

Restaurant staff will also offer guests a coloring sheet explaining the campaign with an additional opportunity to donate. These coloring sheets are then hung around the restaurant. Held in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the total amount raised for Winship Cancer Institute was $40,000.00 in 2011.  If Buffalo’s Café’s multiple locations reach their sales goals this year, the grand total for the 3 year campaign will be $100,000.00 donated to cancer research.

Buffalo’s COO Shaun Curtis comments on the campaign’s goal, stating, “We at Buffalo’s Cafe are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Winship Cancer Institute. Community support last year was outstanding, and we look forward to another year of helping the incredible work of the Winship Cancer Institute. Employees and restaurant guests shared their personal stories of struggle with cancer and were happy to involve themselves in raising money and awareness for the cause.”

The ‘fun-raiser’ was created to honor the Buffalo’s Cafe staff and family members of those who have fearlessly battled with cancer. Susan Gehman, a bartender at Buffalo’s Café in Griffin, GA was one of last year’s top fundraisers.  “This cause is near and dear to my heart because my mother is a breast cancer survivor,” she says. “I’m proud to participate in such a great campaign because I want to support education and early detection anyway I can. I plan on selling a lot of pink chips again this year.”

In Georgia alone, one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Because of this, Buffalo’s requested Winship Cancer Institute use the money where it is most needed. Winship Cancer Institute is Georgia’s first and only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center, and is recognized as one of the top 50 cancer centers in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The institute serves as the coordinating center for a vast array of resources in medical, surgical, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and the subspecialties of cancer care throughout Emory University.

All of the southeastern Buffalo’s locations are participating in Fight Takes Flight. The company has over 15 locations across the region and abroad. To find a local Buffalo’s Cafe, visit www.buffaloscafe.com.

ABOUT BUFFALO’S CAFE

Buffalo’s Cafe offers customers a neighborhood dining experience with fresh dishes and a friendly atmosphere. Established in 1985, the first Buffalo’s Cafe opened its doors in Roswell, Ga., and the company now boasts locations in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana and abroad. Featuring daily specials and regional appetizers and entrees, the menu highlights their world famous Buffalo-style chicken wings. With a strong sense of community and family, Buffalo’s Cafe is a welcome take on today’s casual eating trends. Hours vary by location. For more information and a full list of locations, please visit www.buffaloscafe.com or contact the corporate office at 785 Seaboard Drive #105, Dallas GA 30132.

(Contributed by Buffalo's Cafe)