Two Opportunities to Help a Family in Time of Tragedy
Vivace in North Hills
This weekend, you have two opportunities to dine out at fine local restaurants help the parents of Ashley Ramos-Hernandez, the 6 year old that died after being struck by a vehicle not long after exiting the school bus on her way home.
The service staff at Vivace and Coquette (where Ashley’s parents worked) are donating 100% of their tips and wages to her family. Additionally, the staff from Porter’s and Frazier’s (also part of the Urban Food Group family) will be donating portions or in some cases all of their tips the family as well.
Dean over at VarmintBites summed it up far better than I can:
It’s horrific to lose a child in such a tragic accident, but then having to deal with the medical and funeral expenses makes it even worse.
So if you are looking for a place to dine next Saturday, consider going to Vivace and Coquette.  While you’re there, please tip a little more than usual, knowing that you’re helping to ease a family’s pain.
Read the entire heartfelt announcement from Urban Food Group
Poole's Diner
Additionally, Poole’s Diner is featuring a five course Harland’s Creek Farm Dinner this Sunday in which 100% of profits will go to the family of Ashley Ramos-Hernandez:
Please join us for a five course dinner showcasing the beautiful summer offerings of Harland’s Creek Farm. Our special guest for the evening will be Judith Lessler. Among many other items on our menu, Judith provides Poole’s Diner with a bounty of heirloom tomatoes throughout the growing season and Sunday’s menu will have a heavy tomato focus.
The menu will also feature Judith’s air-chilled Barred Rock chickens, sweet corn, several eggplant varieties and many more delicious summer vegetables. Matt Fern will be pairing wines for each course, so look forward to some exceptional late-summer selections. Count on a few rosé wines, as we enjoy them so much with tomatoes!
Sunday, August 30th, 6:30 p.m. Price per person is $79++. Please call 919.832.4477 for reservations.
Read more about the event at Poole’s Downtown Diner
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08/28/2009
I know I am going to sound like a real a-hole, but I don’t understand this. I understand that it is a great tragedy that has happened, but it doesn’t seem like the family really needs money. The driver was insured and as I understand it the insurance company would have to pay for medical bills, funeral costs, and could pay a lot in damages. It would be better for people to pull their money together for a child that needs money for hospital bills so that they may live. It could be done as a way to save a life in honor of Ashley who sadly could not be saved. In the end, I guess Ashley’s family could make that decision if the money is not needed.