The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped Parents Educating Arkansas about Children with Epilepsy (PEACE) raise over $1,000 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. PEACE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support families and raise awareness about epilepsy. Proceeds raised will help the organization in funding its first statewide walk for epilepsy awareness.

"We are thrilled to have helped this organization raise funds for its epilepsy walk through our Flapjack Fundraiser," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We believe that this walk will continue to help spread awareness of this disease and will benefit families across Arkansas."

The PEACE Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on July 24, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 17348 Interstate 30, Benton, AR. The organization sold over 100 tickets and an additional $400 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.