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Open to all non-profit organizations, our Carryout for a Cause events are the perfect way to raise funds with contactless, online-only orders.

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Another option for all non-profit groups, our Gift Card Fundraiser is perfect for groups who want to raise funds on their own schedule!

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Designed for youth organizations only, our Flapjack Fundraisers are a fun & great way to raise funds, while serving-up pancakes at your local Applebee's!

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Open to all non-profit organizations, our Dining to Donate events are the perfect week-night fundraiser to host at your local Applebee's!

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Upcoming Events

Step Up for Autism is holding a Dining To Donate event!

Where:

Jamestown
340 East Fairmount Avenue
Lakewood, NY 14750-2134

When:

09/22/21

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Hilton High School is holding a Dining To Donate event!

Where:

Greece
200 Paddy Creek Circle
Rochester, NY 14615-2647

When:

11/10/21

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Laurel Memorial Run/Walk is holding a Dining To Donate event!

Where:

Jamestown
340 East Fairmount Avenue
Lakewood, NY 14750-2134

When:

07/14/21

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ASH (Albany School of Humanities) is holding a Flapjack Fundraiser event!

Where:

Glenmont
291 Route 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077-2905

When:

09/25/21

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Laurel Memorial Run/Walk is holding a Dining To Donate event!

Where:

Dunkirk
3908 Vineyard Drive
Dunkirk, NY 14048-3522

When:

07/14/21

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Alight Center, Inc is holding a Dining To Donate event!

Where:

Hudson
420 Fairview Avenue
Hudson, NY 12534-1002

When:

06/29/21

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Own it!Tips for Success

Tip #1: Order Ahead (Carryout for a Cause)

For our Carryout for a Cause events, it is a great idea to have your supporters order ahead. Orders can be submitted up to two weeks in advance! This helps our stores to be prepared for the volume of orders, but also, secures support ahead of time & ensures supporters won't forget-- A Win-Win!

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Want to know how many tickets you need to sell for your event to meet your donation goal & how many volunteers you need to recruit? Enter your desired amount and ticket price below to see!

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Please note that the MAXIMUM number of tickets sold for an event is 300 and the minimum due to T.L. Cannon is $100. Reminder, these funds raised only reflect those from ticket sales.

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Estimates are based on an average dining ticket total of $30. Reminder, these funds raised only reflect those from ticket sales. Including activities such as basket raffles and 50/50s to your event is a great way to increase your donations!

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A is for Applebee's

We want to help celebrate the achievements of the youth in our neighborhood-- A is for Applebee’s is the perfect program for us to partner with local teachers to just that! Give your students the chance to earn a FREE kids meal.

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Tip-A-Firefighter

We wish to help support our local Fire Departments - our Tip-A-Fighter fundraisers are the perfect way for departments to raise funds for projects, equipment, educational programs or general operating expenses. Ditch the hose & pick-up some plates

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Make-A-Wish

T.L. Cannon is proud to have been partnered with Make-A-Wish since 2008, helping to raise over $1.2 million through fundraising efforts and in-kind support. All of the funds we raise for Make-A-Wish help to grant wishes to local children with life-threatening illnesses.

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Special Olympics

Since Fall 2008, T.L. Cannon has partnered with local law enforcement officers to hold "Law and Orders" events, benefiting the Special Olympics of New York State. With local law enforcement officers paired with our Applebee’s staff, we have helped to raise over $118,000 to date.

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Bookworm Reading Club

We understand the importance of reading and that it is sometimes a struggle to get children to pick-up a book. This reading-focused program encourages children 10 and younger to read at least 10 books, recording it on their Bookworm club record card. The reward is too good to pass-up!

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Cool Credit

We wish to recognize students ages 11-18 for their achievements with a complimentary select appetizer card.

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Coaches Eat Free

We understand the importance that sports bring to our communities. We also know that the teams wouldn’t be where they are without the help of their coaches—because of that we want to say "thank you." Bring your team in after a game and coaches eat for FREE!

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Restaurant Tour Field Trips

Educating youth outside of the classroom, our behind-the-scene restaurant tours are a great field trip for local elementary schools. Students will get an inside look at the job and finish with a delicious Applebee’s lunch!

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Be Brave

We know it is hard to be brave at the dentist and doctors. We developed our Be Brave program to help encourage children to be brave and reward them for the good behavior at the doctors and dentist office. We would love to add this program to your pediatric office.

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