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The Maine Diner and Portland Pirates Ice Hockey Team Join Forces to Support Gary Pike Day
Proceeds from this event to benefit those with life-threatening illnesses at Gary's House
WELLS, ME, November 19, 2008 /Maine PR News/ -- The Maine Diner and the Portland Pirates ice hockey team will team up once again on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 to help raise money for "Gary's House," a hospitality home for those battling life-threatening illnesses located at 97 State St. in Portland.
This marks the event's 12th year at the Maine Diner and the third year of pairing up with the Pirates. Players from the team will offer free giveaways of sticks and t-shirts and raffle off tickets and a jersey. All proceeds from food sales for the day will go directly to this charity to support this facility that houses families of loved ones fighting life-threatening illnesses at Mercy Hospital and Maine Medical Center. Last year the Diner and the Pirates raised more than $2,700.
"It is our pleasure to once again host this remarkable day and lend our support to this worthy cause," Maine Diner Owner Myles Henry said. "The whole day is upbeat and extremely fun. Our entire staff is looking forward to it and feels good about their involvement in this event. We hope to raise even more money for the cause this year."
"Gary's House" started as a brave young man's dream to develop a home to offer comfort to those sharing his experience. Pike was a courageous Kennebunk boy who lost a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer in 1991. Through an outpouring of community support for him, the Gary Pike Foundation -and hence, the house- was developed in his honor. The foundation defrays the expenses of families or individuals in need due to serious life-threatening illnesses.
The Maine Diner further supports the charity by participating in the George Bush Cape Arundel Golf Classic, an event which has been held for 14 years, in the spring.
For more information please visit: www.garyshouse.org.
About the Maine Diner: The Maine Diner is a family-owned restaurant, now in its 25th year. Known for its hallmark hometown hospitality, speedy service and hearty home-cooking, the blue-and-white local landmark has served close to 5 million customers. Over the years the diner has earned numerous accolades from a feature spot on NBC's Today Show, as well as earning the rating of a "90" with the Bay State's Phantom Gourmet, making the diner one of 70 restaurants out of 2,500 rated in New England to earn this exceptionally high score. For more information, please visit: www.mainediner.com
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Mary Raitt Jordan
Drake's Island Media
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mj@maine.rr.com
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