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Grand Opening of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Ridley Township Raises Thousands for Mommy’s Light

Ridley Township, PA - 27 August 2002 - Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Ridley Township hosted hundreds of local business owners, elected officials and residents at its August 26th VIP Party. Attended by more than 500 people, the event raised $3,000 for Mommy’s Light Lives On Fund.

Mommy's Light is a non-profit organization based in the Delaware Valley that brings joy to young people whose mothers are in life-threatening situations or deceased by keeping alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers.

"The fund was created by Mary Murphy of Newtown Square less than three months before she died of cancer in 1997," said Downingtown resident Laura Munts, Mommy's Light President. "Mary and her son created a plan to keep her spirit alive by preserving special traditions they shared. Today, our services are available to young people in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware." Mommy's Light estimates that 20,000 young people in the Delaware Valley are dealing with the potential or actual deaths of their mothers.

"The Ridley area and Applebee’s are a perfect match," said Harry Rose, founder and CEO of The Rose Group, which owns and operates the new Applebee’s located in Ridley Township on MacDade Boulevard. "We had an exciting VIP Party and were delighted to meet so many of our new neighbors and friends. Partnering with Mommy’s Light added to the evening’s success. We raised $3000 for Mommy’s Light, $700 of which was donated by the Applebee’s staff from their tips."

For more information about Mommy’ Light Lives On Fund, call Mommy's Light at 610-725-9790
 
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