Bojangles’ has raised a record-breaking total, more than $300,000, for MDA during its 10th annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy fundraiser, which will send 375 children to MDA Summer Camp this year. This year Bojangles’ celebrates a 13-year partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and is proud to have raised almost $2 million to help win the fight against neuromuscular disease.
MDA Summer Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience for these children, offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Although the camp is structured, programs are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence.
“MDA Summer Camp is something these children really look forward to, and we’re excited to be able to send more kids to camp this year than ever before,” said Bojangles’ President and CEO Randy Kibler. “We are blessed to have team members and generous customers who are passionate about this great cause and have helped us surpass our fundraising goal.”
“MDA is very proud to have Bojangles’ as a valued partner,” said MDA Regional Coordinator Theresa Miller. “Bojangles’ exhibits an ongoing commitment to providing help and hope to those with neuromuscular disease, and we look forward to serving more children at MDA Summer Camp this year thanks to their fundraising efforts.”
Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, N.C., Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc. serves only the highest quality and most flavorful food to its loyal customers, with all of its proprietary menu items made from scratch. A special blend of seasonings gives the food its unique flavor, including Bojangles’ core menu selections of World Famous chicken, fresh made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits and legendary iced tea steeped the old-fashioned way. Bojangles’ also offers biscuit sandwiches that are served all day. Unique sides like Dirty Rice, Cajun Pintos and Seasoned Fries are just a few of the flavorful fixin’ choices. First franchised in 1978, Bojangles’ boasts close to 500 locations in 10 states, primarily in the Southeast. The company was named one of the top 10 growth concepts in 2009 by both GE Capital and QSR magazine. Its strong performance in all three day parts is what sets Bojangles’ apart from all other restaurants.
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat 43 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far reaching professional and public health education. For more information about the MDA in Charlotte, please call 704-567-2912.