For immediate release – May 24, 2007
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LaMar’s Offers Free Product on National Donut Day
Men & women in uniform get a free donut on the 70th anniversary of events that inspired the observance
DENVER, Colo., May 24, 2007 – In honor
of the 70th anniversary of the events that inspired National Donut
Day, on June 1, LaMar’s Donuts is offering a free donut
to each man and woman visiting any LaMar’s location wearing a
military or public-safety service uniform.
In 1917, Salvation Army female volunteers known as “lassies” prepared
thousands of fresh donuts to the homesick doughboys fighting in France
during World War I. Twenty-one years later, the Chicago Salvation Army
established National Donut Day in 1938 to raise much-needed funds during
the Great Depression. Each year, National Donut Day is celebrated on
the first Friday in June.
“LaMar’s is proud to share in the celebration of National
Donut Day,” said Anthony Bonelli, CEO of LaMar’s “and
to demonstrate our support for fellow Americans who risk their lives
for the security and safety of all of us.”
In tribute to the traditions and origin of National Donut Day, LaMar’s
is featuring its Old Fashioned Sour Cream donut, a treat that is similar
to the pastries made by the lassies seven decades ago.
To learn more about the history of National Donut Day, please visit
LaMar’s online donut museum at www.lamars.com/donutday
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About LaMar’s Donuts
Founded in 1960 by Ray Lamar, LaMar’s Donuts made its debut
in Kansas City. Based on the donut shop's phenomenal success
and widespread reputation, franchises began selling in the early
1990s for bistro-style donut stores. LaMar’s now has 24
locations in six states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas,
Missouri, and Nebraska. LaMar’s donuts have been
recommended by Zagat’s Survey, the New Yorker and Gourmet
Magazine, and have been chosen as best donut by newspapers nationwide.
Additional information can be found at www.lamars.com.
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