Al's Angels Launches Angel-ade Cocktail Month-long Initiative Throughout Connecticut Area to Help Children in Desperate Need

WESTPORT, Conn., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Al's Angels, a non-profit charitable organization founded by Westport, CT resident and  digital marketing industry executive Al DiGuido, announced today the launch of its first annual Al's Angels "Angel-ade Cocktail " initiative.

As part of the initiative, more than 25 local bars and restaurants in Connecticut will be offering Angel-ade cocktails throughout the month of June to raise donations and awareness for Al's Angels throughout the community. Initiative partners are Drinx Unlimited, Triple 8 Distillery & Newman's Own lemonade.

Angel-ade Cocktails will be offered at: Spotted Horse – Westport, Cask Republic – New Haven, Cask Republic – Stamford, The Spread – Norwalk, Murphy's Townhouse Cafe – Stamford – Sunset Grille – Norwalk, Jimmy's Southside – Darien , Coalhouse Pizza – Stamford, Brennan's by the Beach – Stamford, BJ Ryan's – Norwalk, BJ's Banc House – Norwalk, Tavern on 7 – Norwalk , The Gingerman – Norwalk, Black Rock Tavern – Thomason, @Corner Restaurant – Litchfield, Bobby Q's Westport, 19^th Hole – Stamford, Blue Lemon – Westport + more to come !!!!

Details for Al's Angels "Angel-ade" initiative are as follows:

• What: First Annual Al's Angels "Angel-ade Cocktail" initiative.
• When: Throughout the month of June  
• Where: Over 20+ Bars & Restaurants throughout Connecticut.

Participating restaurants and bars will be donating $2.00 per Angel-ade cocktail purchased throughout the month of June to Al's Angels. Just like all other Al's Angels initiatives, 100 percent of all proceeds from the "Angel-ade Cocktail" sales will go directly to providing Al's Angels with the funds required to provide thousands of children and families with holiday meals and gifts this year.

The Al's Angels "Angel-ade Cocktail" event is the first of several initiatives that Al's Angels will be launching over June and the summer months. Stay tuned for more details on additional summer initiatives from Al's Angels, and be sure to visit www.alsangels.org for more information on Al's Angels.

Founded in 2004 by digital marketing pioneer Al DiGuido, the mission of Al's Angels is to provide financial and emotional support to children suffering from severe challenges resulting from cancer and rare blood diseases, and to provide them moments of joy during the holiday season.

Additional signature initiatives of Al's Angels, including the Annual Thanksgiving and Hanukah/Christmas meal drives, Holiday toy distribution, 24 Hours of Hope, 24 Hours of Strikes, 24 Hours of Laps and many others, have provided financial support, meals, gifts, and emotional support to thousands of families in desperate need for the past decade.

Al's Angels continues to work with a network of partners to help reach those in desperate need. The organization is proud of its partnerships with Tomorrow's Children's Fund, St. Barnabas, Union Community Health Center, CLASP, Mercy Learning Center, Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian, North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital, Stony Brook & Good Samaritan Hospital . Membership in  Al's Angels continues to grow each year. There are currently over 3,000 Angels working this year to provide support and aid to tens of thousands of children and families in desperate need.

ABOUT AL'S ANGELS

Al's Angels was founded by Westport, CT resident Al DiGuido in 2004 as a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to provide assistance to children and families suffering hardship due to life-threatening illnesses or poverty.  Al's Angels not only distributes meals and gifts for needy families, but also sponsors fundraising events and activities for affiliated churches and social service groups, provides them with fundraising support and works to encourage greater public giving.

SOURCE Al's Angels

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