EATING CONTEST (October 21 2006)
What do PIZZA and BREAST CANCER have in common?
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING…until now!
Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen in Branson, Mo. is sponsoring their first ever Charity Pizza Eating Competition to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO). The event, aptly titled,
“PIZZA with a PURPOSE” takes place on THIS SATURDAY, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
in a GIANT TENT outside Luigi’s NORTH location in Branson (next to Country Mart on Hwy 248).
Chris Jordan, owner and operator of Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen explains, “We’ve always wanted to do a pizza eating contest, and because our anniversary each October coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness month, we decided to use the lure of our delicious food to raise money for this important cause.”
“We’ve built a strong business during our eight years in Branson, and we’re happy to give back to worthy organizations when we can,” Jordan continues.
Individuals wanting to take part in the competition can rest easy knowing that while they are filling their bellies, they are simultaneously supporting the BCFO. One hundred percent of each $25 participant entry fee will go directly to programs and services operated by the BCFO.
The goal of the contest is to eat one large, thin-crust, cheese pizza in the shortest amount of time. Individuals will be timed throughout the afternoon, and the winners revealed at the end of the event. Luigi’s will provide up to $500 in cash prizes, Free Pizza for a Year and other valuable merchandise to the first, second and third place participants.
In addition to the pizza eating contest, festivities include live music, prizes, raffles and more. Participants and spectators will have the opportunity to win iPods, free pizza, gift certificates, show tickets and other valuable merchandise. All money collected during raffle sales will go directly to the BCFO.
For more information, contest rules and regulations, eligibility and safety information, contact Mandy Jordan, Director of Marketing for Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen at (417) 294-2642.
