DENVER, CO, December 12, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a leading restaurant chain renowned for its fresh dough pizza and extensive craft beer selection, raised $9,056.00 for the V Foundation during the month of October. To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $1 from each featured menu item, at corporate and franchise locations, was donated to benefit the cause. In addition to the funds raised by Old Chicago, the chain partnered with other SPB Brands to raise a total of $18,215,75.
"We are so grateful that we are able to support a wonderful organization in an effort to raise awareness and support further breast cancer research," said Windi Cooper, Old Chicago's Senior Director of Marketing. "At Old Chicago, we pride ourselves and our brand on making a difference in the community, so we are thrilled to align with the efforts of the V Foundation."
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano with one goal in mind: to achieve Victory Over Cancer®. Since its formation in 1993, the V Foundation has awarded over $310 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. 100% of direct donations fund the best and the brightest scientists, from all backgrounds, who are researching all cancer types.
For more information on Old Chicago, including their menu and locations, visit www.oldchicago.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. To join Old Chicago's loyalty program, visit https://oldchicago.com/rewards/. To download the mobile app, visit the Apple App Store or Android Play Store and search for "OC Rewards".
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is a leader in the casual dining restaurant segment, specializing in the best local and regional craft beer, serving handcrafted pizza and distinctive taproom fare. Founded in 1976, the crave-able Old Chicago menu has played a complementary role to the vast craft beer selection, a concept differentiator to this day. With over 30 craft beers on tap, Old Chicago is also the home of the World Beer Tour, which rewards members for enjoying 110 of the best craft beers from across the globe. Old Chicago operates in 24 states with more than 23 restaurants nationwide.
# # #