The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Relay for Life of Catawba County raise over $1,700 in just three hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit the American Cancer Society and provide funding for cancer research.

"The community, Applebee’s employees and volunteers did an outstanding job of coming together to raise funds for cancer research," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "Fighting cancer is a personal mission for the Apple Gold Group and we are proud to have contributed to this event."

The Relay for Life of Catawba County Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on May 1, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located on 2180 Hwy. 70 SE., Hickory, NC. The group sold 200 tickets and an additional $500 in donations was raised throughout the event. Breakfast included a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Applebee’s is proud to partner with any local non-profit organization as a way to raise money for their cause. From ticket sales to event-day staff, the breakfasts are managed by the non-profit organization with the assistance of Applebee’s employee volunteers. Breakfasts can be held on any Saturday or Sunday morning, and cost the organization around $2 a meal. The Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraisers represent the restaurant chain’s latest efforts to remain active within its local neighborhood. To request a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit your non-profit organization, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.