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North Carolina Blaze Pizzas donate to first responder foundation

June 30, 2022

Blaze Pizza restaurants in Charlotte and Asheville, N.C. will donate a portion of its sales of certain pizzas designated as "Hero Pies" to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation, according to a WCCB report.

The donations will support six first responder families.

"One of our core values is built around community support," Jimmy Sierra, Blaze Pizza franchise co-owner, told the news channel. "We always strive to be a part of our local communities and want to give back whenever possible. This month, we salute and say 'thanks' to the public safety members who work hard to keep the Charlotte and Asheville communities safe."

Approximately 10% of proceeds from select pizzas will be donated.

"We are honored that Blaze Pizza chose our organization as a recipient for their Hero Pie promotion," Danny Graham, Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation President told the news channel. "The funds raised will help many first responders' families in their time of need."