A massive array of pink balloons decorated the exterior of Hen Quarter Prime on the Southwest Waterfront to officially launch a monthlong observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, a portion of restaurant sales will benefit the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund.
Hen Quarter Prime is under the umbrella of Thompson Restaurants. Warren Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson Hospitality, opened the monthlong observance with a personal remark.“When I was 9 years old, I lost my grandmother to breast cancer. When my staff said this is what we should do, it struck a part near and dear to me,” said Thompson.
Thompson also used the occasion to thank the District for supporting his company’s vision. In the 10 weeks that Hen Quarter Prime has been open, the restaurant’s success has exceeded expectations. Supporting Thelma Jones, a breast cancer survivor, is one way Thompson wanted to give back to the District. Also speaking for the occasion were D.C. Councilmember At-Large Kenyan R. McDuffie (I) and President and CEO of the Greater Washington, D.C. Black Chamber of Commerce Aisha Bond.For more information on Hen Quarter Prime’s activities supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit henquarter.com.
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Source: Washington Informer
