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JB Restaurant Partners to Sponsor Making Strides Against Breast Cancer...



J&B Restaurant Partners (J&B), operators of all Friendly's8217;s restaurants on Long Island, has announced that it will serve as a sponsor for the American Cancer Society's8217;s 's8220;Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's8221; walk on Sunday, October 15 at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. The 5-mile noncompetitive walk to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer starts at 8:00 AM at Parking Field #5. Donations are dedicated to life-saving American Cancer Society research, education, patient support, and advocacy programs to defeat the disease. To become part of the J&B Walk team, contact Doreen Moody at 631-218-9067, ext. 132.



J&B is a major supporter of charitable events on Long Island. The company has provided donations and gifts to numerous organizations working on behalf of children's8217;s issues, health and mental health concerns on Long Island. 's8220;We are delighted to be a part of this year's8217;s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, said Jamie Fahey, Senior Executive Director of Operations for Friendly's8217;s Long Island. 's8220;The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is an important nationwide event that raises money and awareness of the need for further research, education and advocacy in order to combat breast cancer,'s8221; Fahey said. 's8220;Breast cancer is a significant healthcare concern on Long Island and J&B Restaurant Partners is very happy to assist the American Cancer Society in raising awareness about the incidents of breast cancer in our communities and the need for research and education,'s8221; said Joe Vitrano, Chief Executive Officer and President of J&B Restaurant Partners.



's8220;Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's8221; is a grassroots, community-based walk-a-thon with teams of walkers from hundreds of corporations, hospitals, schools, and municipal and community organizations throughout Long Island. Last year, nearly 44,000 participants joined the event at Jones Beach and helped raise approximately $2.3 million dollars in life-saving funds, celebrate survivorship and build awareness about the issue of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

J&B Restaurant Partners and their Long Island Friendly's8217;s restaurants also served as the sponsors for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kick-off breakfast on August 9. In addition, the corporation will organize several teams of walkers, distribute promotional literature through their many restaurants and take part in several local activities along with the American Cancer Society to promote the October 15 walk at Jones Beach.



J&B Restaurant Partners, headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York operates leading restaurant brands, including Friendly's8217;s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express and operates all of the state concessions at Jones Beach and Robert Moses State Parks. The company has grown dramatically over the past several years, earning a well-deserved reputation within the industry and has become one of the fastest growing companies in the food service industry.



For more information about the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the web at makingstrides.acsevents.org/longisland.






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