Apple Gold Group President & CEO Michael Olander presents The V Foundation CEO Nick Valvano with a check for $75,000 raised by Applebee's 2008 March Madness Fundraiser.
The Apple Gold Group is a recognized leader in not only the casual dining industry, but also in charitable fundraising. A recipient of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's Restaurant Neighbor award for 2009, each year our Applebee’s teams partner with the community to support local and national charities. From raising funds to support the marching band, to joining The V Foundation in the fight against cancer, we are committed to being a neighbor that cares.
Supporting our Communities…
Flapjack Fundraisers
Applebee's offers community organizations the chance to raise funds by hosting a pancake breakfast for the community. These Flapjack Fundraisers are a fun and effective way to raise money. Applebee's provides our restaurant, food, and some staff for your event. We also offer you a complete set of promotional materials to ensure that your Flapjack Fundraiser is an absolute success.
Apple Gold Group Charities of Choice…
Communities in Schools of Wake County, North Carolina connects students with community resources and educational opportunities to help them succeed in school and in life. Their vision is that every child has the opportunity to learn and become a productive citizen. Apple Gold Group has been a proud supporter of Communities in Schools of Wake County for over 15 years.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. They are dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications. Each year the Apple Gold Group corporate office employees lace up their walking shoes and join the walk to cure diabetes.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary NC State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Apple Gold Group selected The V Foundation as the 'Charity of Choice' for our North Carolina Applebee’s Restaurants in 2007. Each March, guests who dine at any of our North Carolina Applebee's locations are invited to donate to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. For each $1 donated, guests are given a paper basketball of their favorite team to personalize and then hang in the restaurant. We are proud to have donated over $200,000 to The V Foundation since our inaugural campaign in 2007.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer research and awareness movement, and the 'Charity of Choice' of our Oklahoma & Arkansas Applebee's. Each fall we invite our guests to donate to Komen for the Cure. For each $1 donated, guests are given a paper ribbon to personalize and hang in the restaurant. In addition to guest donations, our restaurant teams get in the spirit and conduct local events like car washes, bake sales, and festivals to add to our fundraising total. The North Carolina Triangle Area Applebee's restaurants also join the cause by raising donations and Racing for the Cure.
