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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar to Host Charity Fundraiser for The Backstoppers in Memory of Maplewood Firefighter Ryan Hummert LENEXA, KS--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 26, 2008 --
WHAT: A fundraising event in memory of Maplewood firefighter
Ryan Hummert. Proceeds to benefit The Backstoppers,
which provides needed support and financial assistance
to the spouses and children of all local and county police
officers, firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and
EMTs and volunteer fire protection units, who have lost
their lives performing their duty.
WHY: Ryan Hummert, 22, was a member of the Maplewood Fire
Department when he was killed in the line of duty on
the morning of Monday, July 21. Ryan is survived by
his mother and father, Jackie and Andrew Hummert.
Andrew Hummert was the mayor of Maplewood from
1983-1993.
HOW: Applebee's will donate 10% of their total sales to
The Backstoppers for items purchased between
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29
and Wednesday, July 30.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29
and Wednesday, July 30.
WHERE: Two Applebee's locations:
-- 2301 Maplewood Commons Dr. in Maplewood, Mo.
-- 6734 Clayton Rd in Richmond Heights, Mo.
CONTACT: Miles McMillin
Applebee's International, Inc.
(913) 890-0259
miles.mcmillin@applebees.com
About Applebee's International Applebee's International Inc., and its affiliates, franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and is a DineEquity, Inc. (DIN - News) brand. As of June 30, 2008, there were 1,993 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 17 international countries and one U.S. territory, of which 509 were company-owned. Additional information on Applebee's can be found at the company's website (www.applebees.com). Contact: Contact:
Miles McMillin
Applebee's International, Inc.
(913) 890-0259
miles.mcmillin@applebees.com
Source: Applebee's
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