Lakewood Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Rallies Community in Support of Fallen Agent and Wounded Police Personnel

Lakewood restaurant hosting 10-day fundraiser to support the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation, with 100% of active officers’ and agents' bills donated when they mention the fundraiser.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a show of support for the brave personnel who serve their communities, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lakewood is launching a 10-day fundraiser honoring fallen Lakewood Police Agent Nicholas Graham and supporting the families of those impacted by the Nov. 5 line-of-duty shooting.

From Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 22, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at 1509 Wadsworth Blvd. will donate 10% of all in-store sales to the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation. The fundraiser will also give active law enforcement officers an opportunity to make an even greater impact as officers who visit the restaurant and mention the fundraiser will have 100% of their bill donated to the foundation.

The fundraiser will benefit the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation, which supports the families and colleagues of Lakewood police personnel. The foundation is the designated organization supporting fallen Lakewood Police Agent Nicholas Graham’s family and the three additional agents wounded in the Nov. 5 shooting.

In addition to the restaurant’s sales donations, community members can contribute directly through additional donation options at checkout by designating a specific amount.

“During moments like this, it’s important for communities to come together and support the people who dedicate their lives to protecting us,” said Ian Ruppel, Dickey’s Lakewood Franchise Owner. “Every donation made during this fundraiser is an opportunity to stand behind the Lakewood Police Department and the families and colleagues of those who serve. We encourage our neighbors to join us in showing their support.”

KEY DETAILS

WHAT: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 10-day fundraiser honoring fallen Lakewood Police Agent Nicholas Graham and benefiting the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation.

• Dickey’s will donate 10% of all in-store sales throughout the 10-day fundraiser.
• Active law enforcement officers who mention the fundraiser when dining in will have 100% of their bill donated to the foundation.
• Guests can make an additional donation at the register through a dedicated point-of-sale donation option.

DATE: Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 22

TIME: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 1509 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80214

CONTACT: Greer Martin, [e-mail]

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based, family-founded barbecue franchise serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up ‘Cue the catering experts at Dickey’s by dialing the Catering Hotline at [phone] or visiting Dickey’s website to order or get a quote. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.