JK&T Wings Creates an Unforgettable Birthday for Local Teen
Earlier this year, JK&T Wings’ Muskegon, Michigan, location was contacted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation about a 15-year-old boy named Adien who is battling cancer. The foundation told BWW® that Adien was celebrating his 15th birthday and wanted to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings® on his special day.
Adien was granted a $2,000 shopping spree at Best Buy from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and decided that he wanted to end the day by eating at the local BWW after his day of shopping was done. “We rallied everyone to try to make his visit as special for him as possible,” said Kyle Papes, general manager of the Muskegon location, owned by Kent Ward’s JK&T Wings.
JK&T Wings greeted Adien with a big Buffalo Wild Wings welcome complete with a high-five line from the staff, backpacks for him and his siblings, a welcome sign, a Grand Rapids hat and a special visit from Blazin’ Bill himself. “They had lunch at the VIP table we set up for them, and we all sang happy birthday to him as we brought out his cake,” said Papes. “Then it was all hugs and smiles as Adien and his family said their goodbyes to our team.”
To say the least, JK&T Wings went above and beyond to make Adien’s day extra special. With the help from JK&T Wings’ Marketing Manager Alyssa Groth, Beer Representative Jesse Thompson and BWW’s team members and staff, Adien was able to have a birthday that he is sure to remember.
“What a wonderful experience it was for everyone involved! We feel so fortunate that Adien picked Buffalo Wild Wings on his special day,” said Papes. “We also feel very fortunate, working where we do, to have opportunities like this to make someone’s day even that much more special. It was an awesome, touching day here at Buffalo Wild Wings in Muskegon!”