September 27, 2013 Contact: Bernadette Santucci
Covelli Enterprises, LLC
Panera Bread Franchisee
724.288.2785
PANERA BREAD AND THREE LOCAL CHARITIES COME TOGETHER TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER THIS OCTOBER THROUGH THE SALE OF PINK RIBBON BAGELS
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 27, 2013 – “Come Together for a Cause” with Panera Bread to raise money for Breast Cancer by purchasing Pink Ribbon Bagels during the month of October. The 29 Pittsburgh area Panera Bread bakery-cafes will donate 100% of the proceeds on October 1st and a portion of the proceeds October 2nd-31st to The Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation (YWBCAF), Magee Women’s Research Institute & Foundation, and The Cancer Caring Center. For more information and to pre-order you Pink Ribbon bagels, please visit .
For the past five years, YWBCAF was the recipient of all the funds raised through the “Go Pink” Pink Ribbon bagel campaign. This year Panera Bread and YWBCAF wanted to “come together for a cause” with some other charities in hopes of making a bigger impact on the Pittsburgh market.
“YWBCAF is so appreciative of Panera’s support again this year through the Pink Ribbon Bagel proceeds. We’re excited to be able to come together with these other charities and all support the same cause for the women of Pittsburgh this October,” said Jen Kehm, co-founder, YWBCAF.
“Panera Bread is proud to be able to support the local Pittsburgh community through multiple organizations with this campaign. We hope our loyal customers will join us in the fight against breast cancer this October and we thank the Pittsburghcommunity for coming together with us for this cause,” said Sam Covelli, Owner Operator, Covelli Enterprises/Panera Bread.
Shaped in the form of the iconic pink ribbon, Pink Ribbon Bagels feature cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey, and brown sugar, and are baked fresh early each morning by Panera’s bakers at each bakery-café. This is the fifth year the Pittsburgh area Panera Bread bakery-cafes are supporting the patient navigator programs through the sale of the Pink Ribbon Bagels.
During the months of September and October the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation is the recipient of the Operation Dough Nation canisters in each of the Western Pennsylvania bakery-cafes. also.
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About Covelli Enterprises and Panera Bread
Covelli Enterprises operates more than 200 bakery-cafés in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida and Ontario, Canada. Covelli Enterprises is the nation's largest franchisee of Panera, LLC.
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,252 bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread® and Saint Louis Bread Co.® names as of December 30, 2008. With its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread is committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients and a menu with zero grams added trans fat, Panera's bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome offerings. The menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites, complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Canada, guests are enjoying Panera's warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access provided through a managed WiFi network. At the close of each day, Panera Bread bakery-cafes donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on the Company’s website,
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