{"id":4220,"date":"2015-11-01T09:01:08","date_gmt":"2015-11-01T17:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spijue.wpengine.com\/news\/flying-lions-to-hold-diabetes-fundraiser-at-mcgivneys\/"},"modified":"2015-11-01T09:01:08","modified_gmt":"2015-11-01T17:01:08","slug":"flying-lions-to-hold-diabetes-fundraiser-at-mcgivneys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/life\/flying-lions-to-hold-diabetes-fundraiser-at-mcgivneys\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying Lions to hold diabetes fundraiser at McGivney’s"},"content":{"rendered":"
On Nov. 7, the Mendenhall Flying Lions Club will hold its 20th annual barbecue at McGivney\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill to benefit the American Diabetes Association.<\/p>\n
The barbecue is from 12-5 p.m. or until food runs out. It will feature smoked pork ribs, cole slaw and beans for $15 per plate and $40 per rack donation. Additionally, the barbecue will have an Alaskan Brewing Co. selection. Food is dine in or take out.<\/p>\n
Funds raised helps send kids from Southeast to diabetes camp, conduct health fairs and provide diabetes awareness and training materials throughout Southeast.<\/p>\n
In a press release, the Lions stated they have raised over $154,000 total in the previous 19 years.<\/p>\n
The Flying Lions would like to thank the supporters of the fundraiser: McGivney\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill, Randy\u2019s Rib Shack, Alaskan Brewing Company, Super Bear and Food Services of America.<\/p>\n
For more information contact Mike Norton at (907) 957-1697.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"