The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Emerson Middle School PTSA raise over $3,000 in just two hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit the school’s principal, Kim Jones, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and will undergo treatment and surgery.

"We are extremely pleased with the success from this event and the community’s efforts to raise money and awareness for Ms. Jones," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We wish Ms. Jones well in her upcoming treatments and our thoughts will continue to be with her."

The Emerson Middle School PTSA Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on May 22, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 3616 W. Garriott Road, Enid, OK. The group sold 320 tickets to the event and an additional $2,200 in donations was collected. 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.