Hooters of Canton to Host C.A.R.E Bike Ride to Support Local Hooters Girl Battling Cancer

On January 26^th the Hooters of Canton will host
the C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness Ride and Event) Bike Ride to help assist Cassandra Clark, a 22 year old Canton Hooters Girl, who recently was diagnosed with breast cancer.  The event will begin at 7 PM at the Hooters of Canton located at 100 River Pointe Pkwy, until 10 PM. The store will also be hosting a silent auction and will be raffling hundreds of dollars in prizes.

“Cassandra is a shining star and one of our best employees.  It is tragic that she has to go through this battle anytime during her life, especially at such a young age,” stated Patrick Kelly, Hooters of Canton General Manager.  “We stand behind her 110% and will support her in any way we can.  We hope that the C.A.R.E. event will help relieve some of the financial burdens she is facing so she can focus on getting better.” 

Bikers Battling Cancer, Inc and Steelhorse Law have joined in this effort to make the event a success. 
Hooters will also match the funds raised, up to $2,000, which will help Cassandra pay for some of the medical expenses she has incurred from testing and chemotherapy.   

Every year, for the past 6 years, Hooters has partnered with the V Foundation for Cancer Research to raise money for breast cancer research.  In 2006 a $2 Million Breast
Cancer Research Grant was established in the name of Kelly Jo Dowd, 1998 Hooters Calendar Cover Girl, Manager, and Cancer Fighting Symbol, who spent the
last years of her life battling breast cancer. 
A huge piece of this effort is to raise awareness about early detection, and a DVD with Kelly Jo’s story is sent to every Hooters location to help educate the Hooters Girls and employees about the importance of breast cancer
awareness.   Hooters met the $2 Million mark in 2010 and continues to raise money for the cause annually.  

Hooters of America, LLC is the franchisor and operator of
over 430 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 27 foreign countries.  The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida.  Hooters is well-known for its brand of food
and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly, world famous chicken wings, and service
provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.  For more information about Hooters visit www.Hooters.com
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