Wednesday, March 11, 2009

March 17: Boston

FIREFIGHTERS TO SERVE UP MEALS TO MAKE-A-WISH KIDS & SUPPORTERS;

KIDS TO TOSS CHANGE INTO ACTUAL “WISHING” WELL



WHAT: Firefighters from the Boylston station will help serve Kid’s Meals to Make-A-Wish youngsters and their families after which guests will toss their spare change into an actual wishing well. The festivities are being undertaken to launch Daily Grill’s new Kid’s Meal menu. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the Kid’s Menu through April 15 as well as ALL funds generated from the wishing well will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. (Wishing Well will carry the theme, “Change Is Good” with the message that despite challenging economic times, it’s important we to continue to give – even small change can make a difference!)



WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)

10:30 a.m.-- Make-A-Wish kids and families arrive

10:45 a.m. – Firefighters serve Kid’s Meals to guests

11 a.m. -- Make-A-Wish family shares impact of program

11:15 a.m. – Children toss first coins into actual well followed by firefighters and other adults

WHERE: DAILY GRILL (Prudential Center – across from Colonnade Hotel)

105 Huntington Avenue

Boston



WHO: * Make-A-Wish families

* Make-A-Wish

* 5 Firefighters from Boylston station

* Daily Grill Exec Chef Daniel Greenough

* Event Coordinator Frank Groff



* Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1984, more than 4,000 wishes have been granted for children residing in Massachusetts. In 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts is working to grant the wishes of more than 350 children statewide. For more information, about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.wish.org or call

(617) 367-2669.



* Daily Grills specialize in serving classic American fare at accessible prices in an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional, upscale New York City grill. The popularity of the concept has resulted in 24 locations in eight states. For more information, visit www.dailygrill.com.

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