Benihana and RA Sushi Restaurants in Florida to Help Bahamas Victims of Hurricane Dorian
All Benihana and RA Sushi Florida Restaurants to Donate Ten Percent of Revenues to the Bahamas Red Cross Society September 21 and September 22
AVENTURA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana and RA Sushi Florida Restaurants will donate ten percent of revenues for Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 to aid relief efforts for Bahamians recovering from Hurricane Dorian. These proceeds will benefit the people of the Bahamas through the Bahamas Red Cross Society.
"As a company, we are fully committed to our community. As such, Benihana and RA Sushi will help our neighbors in the Bahamas recover and gain strength in the wake of Hurricane Dorian's devastation," said Benihana Chief Executive Officer and President, Tom Baldwin. "We hope the funds raised with the help of our Benihana and RA Sushi guests, fans and families will help their rebuild their beautiful country."
Bahamas Red Cross Society is dedicated to mobilizing and deploying resources assisting those responding to and recovering from Hurricane Dorian.
"Hurricane Dorian has caused catastrophic damages to the island of Abaco, its Cays and Grand Bahama. The needs are great and Benihana and RA Sushi's support of this effort will go a long way to assist in the restoration efforts," said Terez Curry, President, Bahamas Red Cross Society. "We are in the process of our relief efforts to satisfy the urgent needs of those displaced with food, water and clothing. The Bahamas Red Cross Society is here to help before, during and after the storm and with this generous donation we will be able to meet our mandate."
"We chose to work with the Bahamas Red Cross Society because their core mission is to 'prevent and alleviate suffering wherever it may be found'," said Baldwin. "This becomes especially poignant during times of devastation. We hope our efforts will have a meaningful impact in helping the Red Cross and the people of the Bahamas restore their country to its natural beauty."
All Benihana and RA Sushi restaurants in Benihana's home state of Florida will be participating.
About Benihana
Benihana Inc. is the nation's leading operator of Japanese-inspired Teppanyaki and Sushi restaurants with more than 100 nationwide Benihana, Haru Sushi, RA Sushi and Samurai restaurants, including 10 franchised Benihana restaurants operating throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Central and South America. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its four brands: www.benihana.com/about/company-video/.
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