The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped WakeMed Imaging Services raise over $3,000 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will support the team as they participate in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

"The Apple Gold Group is proud to support groups that raise funds for non-profit organizations," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "It was great to see this team come together to benefit the American Heart Assocation."

The WakeMed Imaging Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on September 11, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 6609 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, NC. The organization sold 100 tickets and an additional $2,600 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.