Bar Wars wrapped a successful third annual fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure with the Pink Jug Award going to Yogi’s Bar and Grill for their fundraising efforts of $2,552.25 during Think Pink Week.
The combined efforts of the Pilot House, Outriders, Ise's Bar, The Globe, Saint James Gate, Old Triangle, Merchantman Pub, Boston Pizza, Yogi's and Dooley's Kent raised more than $8,500 for breast cancer research in Atlantic Canada and an increase of 20 per cent over the 2010 total.
Each restaurant had their own reason for raising money for the CIBC Run for the Cure during Think Pink Week but creating a future without breast cancer was a common theme.
"Originally, for us, it was a challenge by another participant. But I have daughters and granddaughters and it's important to find a cure for the next generation," said Stella Arsenault of Yogi’s Bar and Grill.
This is the 15th year the CIBC Run for the Cure has been held in Charlottetown and every year the support in the community grows.
"I am extremely pleased and grateful for the participation of these community minded businesses toward a cause that is important to all of us," said CIBC volunteer committee member Glenn Trueman.
