On Saturday, May 21 (Armed Forces Day), New Hyde Park Diner (160 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040) was happy to participate, once again, in Dining for a Cause.
All who came and dined that day between 12 noon and 5 PM were greeted at the door by several Williston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144 members, (a member of Garden City Unit 265 also pitched in), who gave them a valuable coupon: the coupon, once submitted by the customers to their waiters, resulted in 20% of their tab being donated to Camp Corral, a camp for the children of our wounded, ill, injured or fallen military heroes.
The parking lots were quickly filled all day long, and the diner staff gladly donned “Camp Corral” hats which were provided by the ladies, courtesy of Camp Corral. It was a great afternoon of good food, at a diner with a “big heart.”
Kudos to Kenny Thoma, owner of the New Hyde Park Diner, for his outstanding generosity in participating in this event. The diner donated a total of $1000 that afternoon, 100% of which will go to Camp Corral for the children.
It was also touching to see that monetary donations for Camp Corral were made to the Auxiliary ladies in the vestibule, as customers came to eat, which was totally unexpected. We applaud New Hyde Park Diner for once again participating in “Dining for a Cause” which provides a camping experience for like-minded children, the youngest among us who, by their sacrifice, are ALSO serving our country.
Auxiliary members received several comments from happy customers stating ”New Hyde Park Diner is now my go-to diner for a great meal and great service.” Bravo to Kenny Thoma and the New Hyde Park Diner! God bless America!
In service not self,
Submitted by Rosanne Spinner, member
Williston Unit 144
American Legion Auxiliary
“A Community of Volunteers Serving Veterans, Military and their Families”
#TogetherWeServe
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