Ahoy mateys.

And swashbucklers and buccaneers.

After a three-year hiatus, Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot restaurants on Wednesday, Aug.16.

The annual day of pirate fun and fundraising is poised to surpass a lifetime total charitable dontion of $1 million raised on Pirate Pak Day for children and youth in need.

For Pirate Pak Day, customers are invited to don their best bandanas, dust off their maps and navigate their way to the nearest White Spot (Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton), all for a worthy cause sa国际传媒� $2 from each Adult & Kidsa国际传媒檚 Pirate Pak sold through dine-in and take-out will help send children and young adults to the Zajac Ranch for Children, a long-time B.C. based charity dedicated to giving children and young adults with life threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an unforgettable camp experience.

sa国际传媒淥ne of White Spotsa国际传媒檚 values has long been a deep commitment to people and the community. Pirate Pak Day holds a special place in our hearts because it exemplifies these values while also showing the immense positive impact that a day of fun can have in young peoplesa国际传媒檚 lives,sa国际传媒� said Trent Carroll, president, White Spot Hospitality. sa国际传媒淭his year is especially important as we strive to surpass the million-dollar mark in our accumulative Pirate Pak Day fundraising efforts, so we have all hands on deck to help us reach this historic milestone.sa国际传媒�

In its 11th year, Pirate Pak Day has so far raised $889,502 (which equals 444,751 Pirate Paks sold), sending hundreds of children and young adults to camp for a special week at the 41-acre ranch in Mission, where they participate in a variety of activities, including horseback riding, kayaking, water sports and arts and crafts sa国际传媒� opportunities that wouldnsa国际传媒檛 otherwise be possible.

Hundreds of children have had their lives enriched, lasting memories created, and new experiences made possible through continued guest support of Pirate Pak Day.

sa国际传媒淥ur long-standing partnership with White Spot provides a direct benefit for kids with medical needs,sa国际传媒� says Mel Zajac, founder of Zajac Ranch. sa国际传媒淭ime spent at the ranch helps them develop greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence, and positive attitudes towards physical activity. We encourage everyone to partake in Pirate Pak Day so that as many children as possible can experience summer camp.sa国际传媒�

Pirate Pak Day takes place across 53 full-service White Spot locations (excluding Kelowna Airport, R+D Kitchen by White Spot & Triple Osa国际传媒檚), and with the availability of a one-day-only menu starting at 11 a.m., itsa国际传媒檚 for the young and the young-at-heart. The Adult Pirate Pak Day menu is available for dine-in and takeout (delivery is excluded), and includes: a limited selection of famous burgers (Legendary, B.C. chicken, bacon cheddar, and brie and mushroom veggie); the White Spot Club; and dippinsa国际传媒� chicken.

All are served in the iconic pirate boat, and come complete with Kennebec fries, creamy coleslaw, a soft drink, a scoop of premium rich ice cream, and a chocolate sa国际传媒済oldsa国际传媒� coin.

Eyepatches encouraged, but not required.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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