Al’s Angels & 20 + CT Restaurants Launch Angel-ade Cocktail Month to Raise $$ For Kids in Need CTbites Team June 05, 2015 Al’s Angels, a non-profit charitable organization founded by Al DiGuido of Westport, CT announced today the launch of its first annual Al’s Angels “Angel-ade Cocktail ” initiative. Al’s Angels provides financial and emotional support to children suffering from severe challenges resulting from cancer and rare blood diseases. As part of the initiative, more than 25 local bars and restaurants in Connecticut will be offering Angel-ade cocktails throughout the month of June to raise donations and awareness for Al's Angels throughout the community. Initiative partners are Drinx Unlimited, Triple 8 Distillery & Newman’s Own lemonade. Participating restaurants and bars will be donating $2.00 per Angel-ade cocktail purchased throughout the month of June to Al’s Angels. Angel-ade Cocktails will be offered at: Spotted Horse – Westport, Cask Republic – New Haven, Cask Republic – Stamford, The Spread – Norwalk, Murphy’s Townhouse Café – Stamford – Sunset Grille – Norwalk, Jimmy’s Southside – Darien , Coalhouse Pizza – Stamford , Brennan’s by the Beach – Stamford, BJ Ryan’s – Norwalk, BJ’s Banc House – Norwalk , Tavern on 7 – Norwalk , The Gingerman – Norwalk, Black Rock Tavern – Thomason , @Corner Restaurant – Litchfield , Bobby Q’s Westport, 19th Hole – Stamford, Blue Lemon – Westport + more to come! Details for Al’s Angels “Angel-ade” initiative are as follows: What: First Annual Al’s Angels “Angel-ade Cocktail” initiative. When: Throughout the month of June Where: Over 20+ Bars & Restaurants throughout Connecticut. Participating restaurants and bars will be donating $2.00 per Angel-ade cocktail purchased throughout the month of June to Al’s Angels. Just like all other Al's Angels initiatives, 100 percent of all proceeds from the “Angel-ade Cocktail” sales will go directly to providing Al’s Angels with the funds required to provide thousands of children and families with holiday meals and gifts this year. Founded in 2004 by digital marketing pioneer Al DiGuido, the mission of Al’s Angels is to provide financial and emotional support to children suffering from severe challenges resulting from cancer and rare blood diseases, and to provide them moments of joy during the holiday season. Al’s Angels continues to work with a network of partners to help reach those in desperate need. The organization is proud of its partnerships with Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund, St. Barnabas, Union Community Health Center, CLASP, Mercy Learning Center, Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, Columbia Prebsysterian, North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital, Stony Brook & Good Samaritan Hospital . Membership in Al’s Angels continues to grow each year. There are currently over 3,000 Angels working this year to provide support and aid to tens of thousands of children and families in desperate need. ABOUT AL'S ANGELS Al’s Angels was founded by Westport, CT resident Al DiGuido in 2004 as a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to provide assistance to children and families suffering hardship due to life-threatening illnesses or poverty. Al’s Angels not only distributes meals and gifts for needy families, but also sponsors fundraising events and activities for affiliated churches and social service groups, provides them with fundraising support and works to encourage greater public giving.
