Most of us know someone who has been affected by this disease, which is why since 2009, we’ve been dedicated to spreading awareness and raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation® through our Love, Hope, & Pizza campaign. years ago, going on 18 years. I want to help as many people as possible impacted by cancer.” In addition to the company’s fundraiser, Sobh will donate to other cancer-related organizations such as Relay for Life, South Florida Baptist Hospital, and more. Sobh says his business goes far beyond pizza and there is more to his business than the name on the door. It’s about serving the community the Hungry Howie’s team loves, while supporting neighbors and friends in need. “I don’t do this for praise… I do it because I know it’s saving someone’s life,” said Sobh. “I always say this business is ‘more than pizza.’ At the end of the day when you leave this Earth, all that’s left is your name and what you did while you were alive.” Hungry Howie’s of Plant City stands out from the 500+ other locations, purely for the restaurant’s commitment to the community. Sobh says he has reached out to local families touched by cancer, offering to help in anyway possible. “The community has taken care of me, we like to give back to the community that has supported us for 24 years,” said Sobh. “They’ve taken care of us, we take care of them. I love how tight knit Plant City is. Everyone is very close and watches out for each other.” While pizza may bring people together for a delicious lunch, this month, pizza is bringing people together in hope of finding of a cure for breast cancer and in love for one another in our community.
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