Denny’s Helps Dominick

Fundraiser supports student’s trip to DC

Salisbury, MD (Aug. 17, 2011) – Denny’s restaurant recently held a community fundraiser for Dominick Jackson to raise money so he can attend the National Young Reader’s conference in Washington D.C. on Sept. 17.

The total amount needed for the sixth grader at Wicomico Middle School was more than $2,000. Denny’s is happy to report they brought in $200 from generous diners.

Dominick was chosen to attend the conference because of his outstanding academic school career. He formerly attended Pinehurst Elementary School and was nominated for the leadership council trip by its school counselors.

Dominick also had the top reading and math scores in his class while at Pinehurst. He was a member of the Chess Club and the Math Club, where he competed in a county-wide event. His elementary school tied with another for first place. He also plays trumpet in the band.

In order for Dominick to receive proceeds of 20 percent of a donor’s food check at Denny’s, he distributed flyers to businesses, friends and family to come out to the restaurant and have a meal.

“We greeted everyone at the door with a smile and asked them to join us for the fundraiser to help him out,” says Julie Stewart, Community Events Coordinator for Rommel’s Holdings in Fruitland.  “He was so cute and polite, and I know that all paid off because he ended up receiving $200!

Dominick is the son of Jennifer Jackson, who is quite proud of his accomplishments. “We raised all of the money,” she says. “But any additional monies he can raise will go toward spending money and other items at the conference.”

Any additional donations to help with Dominick’s trip can be made by calling 443-614-9814.