SAYRE, Pa. – Sam’s Bar & Grill is excited to announce the total funds raised during its two most recent community benefits.
The first, a benefit to help offset the medical expenses of 4-year-old Taylor Benjamin as he fights a brain tumor, raised $3,320. Becca Benjamin, Taylor’s Mother said, “I can’t tell you how thankful I am that we live in a community like this, that is so willing to help out its neighbors in need. Not only will this money help with Taylor’s medical fight, but the event was also a day he will never forget.”
The second event, benefitting recent lung transplant recipient, Rick Gilbert, raised $6,081.Gilbert said, “My family is so grateful for this support. You never expect to be facing medical bills you can’t afford until it happens to you. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our cause.”
Sam’s Bar & Grill has committed to hosting eight community benefits this year alone. Owners say it is important to give back to the community that has supported them .Jeff Lantz, Owner, Sam’s Bar & Grill said, “My staff puts a lot of work into hosting these benefits, but it’s really the community and sponsors that make them successful.” Lantz added, “We are lucky to be able to do business in a community that looks after one another and are happy to give back in any way we can.” Since 2018, Sam’s has organized and hosted 7 community benefits, helping to raise more than $70,000 for various causes.
The next event is Sam’s 3rd Annual Quincey’s Cause Ride for Jamison, happening this Saturday, August 14 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will feature a motorcycle ride and chicken BBQ, live music, auctions, raffles and more. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Jamison Root Fund.
About Quincey and Jamison: Quincey Root was a loyal customer of Sam’s Bar & Grill and a friend of the community. He was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident, leaving behind a young son, Jamison. Jamison has experienced more loss than any little boy should, losing his mother a few years ago, before this most recent tragedy took his father. Sam’s is committed to helping raise money for Jamison’s future and hopes the community will come out to help support this great cause.
About Sam’s Bar & Grill:
Sam’s Bar & Grill is a family-owned bar and restaurant featuring a large menu, 16 draft beer options, and the most live entertainment in the valley. Sam’s is located at 912 N. Wilbur Ave., Sayre, Pa., and offers bar and table seating, and features a separate event space perfect for private parties. Please go to facebook.com/samsbarsayre for more information.
