The Delectable Egg to Participate in Dining Out for Life®

Online, April 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Denver, CO (April 19, 2010 - In a single day, the fun, mutually beneficial efforts of Front Range restaurants, enthusiastic diners, and volunteer ambassadors will raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit people living with life-threatening illnesses in metropolitan Denver. For the 2nd straight year, The Delectable Egg will be a proud host restaurant of the 16th annual Dining Out for Life® event on April 29.

Dining out for Life® is an event held by Project Angel Heart to deliver nutritious meals to those suffering from life threatening illnesses such as AIDS or Cancer, at no cost. On April 29th, The Delectable Egg and participating restaurants will donate 25% of their sales to Project Angel Heart. Last year, 335 restaurants and 80,000 diners participated in Dining out for Life, raising over $340,000 for Project Angel Heart. This year, The Delectable Egg will once again open its four Denver-based restaurants from 6:30am - 2:00pm to Dining Out for Life® in an effort to raise even more money for Project Angel Heart.

Denver-based Project Angel Heart (1991) and The Delectable Egg (1982) have created a tradition of being a positive force in the community since their respective inceptions. The Delectable Egg Co-Owner, Ken Thiesen noted, "Teaming with Project Angel Heart was a natural fit. Our shared commitment to enriching the lives of our community has been a core of our mission since 1982. Our entire restaurant team and loyal customers are looking forward to this event and supporting the Denver-wide fundraising efforts." Court Street location manager, Sharon Baumann said, "The true excitement is watching your dining room fill up knowing that 25% of your sales for that day are going to an amazing cause. Being part of this program with all of the other restaurants is like being part of a big team, success."

People interested in participating in the 16th annual Dining Out for Life® event to are encouraged to visit the nearest Delectable Egg location or any of the fine contributing restaurants. Details about Project Angel Heart and Dining Out for Life® may be found at projectangelheart.org.

The Delectable Egg
Consistently recognized as one of Denver's top breakfast and lunch establishments, The Delectable Egg is noted for its friendly neighborhood atmosphere, and a menu that boasts farm fresh, Smart Meal Seal and Heart Healthy options and ingredients. The Delectable Egg is the recipient of numerous awards, including "Denver's Rise and Dine" award and inclusion in the Avis Top Dining book. The Delectable Egg attracts a vibrant mix of local residents, business professionals, and out-of-town visitors at each of the four Denver-area locations: Court Place (Downtown Denver), Market Street (Downtown Denver/LoDo), Lowry Town Center and Westminster. 


Project Angel Heart
Project Angel Heart began serving those battling disease in Denver in 1991, delivering meals to its first 12 clients from a single pan of donated lasagna. Most clients were battling HIV/AIDS and did not have the strength to leave their homes or prepare their own food. Since then, Project Angel Heart's service has expanded exponentially. In 2009, the agency delivered over 410,000 nutritious meals to more than 1,800 clients with the support of more than 3,000 annual volunteers. This year, Project Angel Heart expects to serve more clients than in 2009, who are battling a variety of diseases including cancer, end-stage renal disease, chronic obtrusive pulmonary, diabetes, congestive heart failure and multiple sclerosis.
http://www.projectangelheart.org/events/dining-out-for-life.html