Posted: Aug 19, 2012 12:53 PM by Mary McGuire
Updated: Aug 20, 2012 8:26 AM
JEFFERSON CITY - The Jefferson City Applebee's held a car wash and kiddie carnival fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Jefferson City Sunday.
According to the event's organizer Kimyonia Sands, the restaurant's goal is to raise $1500 to help grant 38 wishes by September 3rd. To date, they have raised $825.
"If it was your children, if it was my children, whoever it may be, if we as a community don't take care of our children and our families, who will?" said Sands.
Sands said the Jefferson City Applebee's plans to hold another fundraiser at their location next week.