6 LI Restaurants To Donate Part Of Proceeds To Veteran's Group

LONG ISLAND, NY - Six Long Island restaurants will be donating a portion of proceeds to a non-profit benefiting veterans in honor of Veteran's Day. All day on Monday, the businesses will be giving 10 percent of sales to The Given Limb Foundation.

The organization works to serve the needs of veteran amputees. Founder Martha McDade started the non-profit after her brother-in-law, Maj. Lance Sullenberger (Ret.) returned from serving as doctor in Iraq in 2007.

"For the last 12 years, we have provided military amputees with adapted vehicles, as well as training in activities, such as running, biking, swimming, and kayaking—-all focused on helping our veterans achieve the quality of life they so deserve," she said. "Based on what we learned, we have extended some help to civilians in need as well. Our staff members are all volunteers, so nearly every dollar is spent on those we serve."

The following eateries will be participating:

• Library Cafe on 274 Main Street in Farmingdale
• Maxwell’s on 501 Main Street in Islip
• Post Office Cafe on 130 West Main Street in Babylon
• Southside on 5 Third Avenue in Bay Shore
• Sandbar on 55 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor
• Mirabelle Tavern on 150 Main Street in Stony Brook

"The Given Limb Foundation is an extraordinary organization that offers an essential service for veterans who have lost limbs serving our country," Michael Lessing, President of Lessing’s Hospitality Group said. "We salute everyone who serves and protects our country."