Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will host a market-wide fundraiser for former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason's foundation "Team Gleason" on Tuesday, June 5. All 12 Greater New Orleans-area restaurants including Northshore locations will donate 15 percent of net sales all day Tuesday to the foundation.
"Raising Cane's is proud to partner with Steve Gleason on this event and help raise money for his incredible organization," says Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane's.
Additionally, Raising Cane's partnered with clear Channel Communication's "Raising Money for Charity" Gift Card promotion in May that raised $5000 for the Team Gleason Foundation.
Customers interested in supporting Team Gleason should visit a participating Raising Cane's restaurant on Tuesday and mention the fundraiser. For location information, visit www.raisingcanes.com.
About Team Gleason Foundation: Founded by former New Orleans Saints safety, Steve Gleason, Team Gleason's mission is to raise awareness and bring hope to others battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS. Diagnosed with the disease in NEED DATE, Gleason hopes to help provide individuals with muscular diseases or injuries with leading edge technology, equipment and services as well as Raise public awareness of ALS by providing and documenting extraordinary life adventures. Find out more information at TeamGleason.org
About Raising Cane's: The official chicken of the New Orleans Saints, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has more than 125 restaurants in 16 states and 12 restaurants in the Greater New Orleans and Northshore areas. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane's vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement. More is available at www.raisingcanes.com.