By Dining Out In Bucks, Public Can Help Support Cancer Patients

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Bucks County's most popular dining and drinking destinations have teamed up to raise funds for local cancer patients and the nonprofit Kin Wellness Center in Buckingham.

From now through Sept. 15, designated restaurants and bars are taking part in the second annual "Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry" month by donating a portion of their proceeds to Kin, an all-inclusive 5,000-square-foot center offering support, fitness, therapy, and integrative services free of charge to Bucks County residents battling cancer regardless of where they are receiving treatment.

"Throughout the month, we are asking people to eat and drink at our partner establishments to raise funds for Kin," said Keith Fenimore, the executive director of the wellness center, noting that they're hoping to exceed last year's inaugural event, which raised $25,000 for Kin.

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Here's how it works. When patrons order a designated appetizer, entrée, drink, or dessert from participating partner restaurants or bars, a percentage of their order will be donated to support residents battling cancer through the Kin Wellness and Support Center.

"People can eat, drink and be merry while both supporting local businesses and our cancer community at Kin," said Fenimore.

This year's participants include: Café with Soul, Ardana Food and Drink (Warrington and Newtown), KC Prime, Ardana Pizza Co., MORE Catering, The Good Gyro, Vitality Fit Kitchen, Heirloom, Nat’s Pizzeria, Karla’s Restaurant, Turning Point (Warrington), Carlucci’s Grill, Doylestown Inn, Coach’s Steak and Hoagie House, Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory, Plumsteadville Inn, Jersey Mike’s (Doylestown), The Farm House Tavern, Servis Events, Poco’s, Frost, Lovebird (Newtown), Nektar, Green Parrot, Spuntino, Free Will Brewing, Borscht Belt, TeVa Rolls, Villa Capri, V-Spot and Maxwell’s on Main (M.O.M’s).

The staff at Ardana Food and Drink at the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington.

Patrons are encouraged to check out the "Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month" webpage by clicking here to read about the participating partners and for a hyperlink to their business. In addition, as a visual indicator, all participating locations will be displaying window decals and branded table tents donated by UPS of Buckingham and New Hope.

“Cafe with Soul is honored to participate in Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry for a second successive year, as we continue to spread the word and financially contribute to Kin Wellness and Support Center," said owner Joel Zazyczny whose business raised and donated more than $6,000 to last year's campaign. "Since most of us are connected to someone who has or is suffering from cancer, it is imperative that the community supports the holistic transformation of cancer patients’ well-being by cultivating comfort cancer care at Kin."

Fenimore added, “We hope this event inspires people to get out and eat and drink (responsibly). This is a great excuse to try a new restaurant or a new dish, support our local businesses, and of course support our community-funded non-profit. We have worked hard to integrate into our community in a meaningful way and create events that are unique, immersive, and supportive of our mission and the local business community!”

According to Fenimore, Kin is a unique center that looks to satisfy the emotional, social and physical needs of cancer patients by offering them free nutrition counseling, yoga, fitness, one-on-one counseling, support groups, workshops, massage, reflexology, reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, and facials. The non-profit strives to bring people to a place where they feel empowered to manage their diagnoses through treatment, recovery and beyond, said Fenimore.

Ready for "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" Month are Aaron (line cook), Chef Omar, Tyler (busser), Kala (cafe manager) and Monze (cashier) from Cafe Soul.