PHILADELPHIA – On September 30, Kevin and Jenny O’Leary are opening the area’s newest Melting Pot in Warrington, PA. The night before, they are having an exclusive opening to benefit a favorite local charity: Camp Erin – Philadelphia. Guests are invited to sample the restaurant’s fine, fondue cuisine and are encouraged to make a donation to the camp. There will also be an auction to benefit Camp Erin - Philadelphia, with generous prizes donated by The Melting Pot, Estée Lauder, and the Philadelphia Phillies.
The only overnight bereavement camp of its kind in the area, Penn Wissahickon Hospice’s Camp Erin - Philadelphia hosted 85 grieving children at its third camp in May 2009. The camp is offered to grieving children aged 6-17 free of charge, thanks to the partnership between The Moyer Foundation (founded by Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen), Diamond Ridge Camps of Jamison, PA, and Penn Wissahickon Hospice, as well as through the generosity of donors like The Melting Pot. At the camp, children enjoy traditional, fun camp activities as well as opportunities to remember their loved ones and meet other children who have had similar experiences.
WHERE: |
The Melting Pot
751 Easton Road
Warrington, PA 18976 |
WHEN: |
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
5 PM to 9 PM
Media are welcome to interview the restaurant owners and Camp Erin – Philadelphia staff and to film b-roll. |
WHO: |
- Phillie Phanatic (from 5: 00pm – 5:30pm)
- Elizabeth Alexander, RN, MS, Director, Wissahickon Hospice
- Elise Gaul, MS, LPC, Director, Camp Erin - Philadelphia
- Jenny and Kevin O’Leary, Co-owners of The Melting Pot, Warrington
- Charlie LaRosa, Co-owner of The Melting Pot, Warrington
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For more information about Camp Erin, contact Andrea McLean or visit PennMedicine.org/camperin.
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