Tops Bar-B-Q: Cue the Caring

Corporate giving story for The Commercial Appeal

September 4, 2009

Tops Bar-B-Q sold hearts for a dollar to benefit the Le Bonheur Foundation, the fundraising arm of Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center.

The 14 area locations spent six weeks raising money, with the culmination being the FM-100 radiothon for the hospital that took place last week.

In addition to raising money, they also provided food for participants in the radiothon.

Tops owner George Messick “is very happy and proud to lend a helping hand to people who need it,” said Tops spokeswoman Amy Laughlin. “Tops has raised around $4,500 so far.” … (read more)