WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
The Paper Hearts Initiative started over 30 years ago when Kyle, the son of Boston Pizza franchisees David and Lisa MacPherson, was born with a life-threatening heart condition. Inspired to help, the staff at their restaurant decided to cut out paper hearts by hand and sell them to raise funds for heart research.
The fundraiser was such a success that by the new year, Paper Hearts were being sold in restaurants across the country. With the support of his community, Kyle beat the odds and now advocates for others through the Paper Hearts Initiative, with every dollar raised going to a charity in your community. That’s how we’re Looking After Local.
OTHER SWEET WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR HEART-SHAPED PIZZA® DAY!
On February 14, all small and medium pizzas will be Heart-Shaped! So share a Heart-Shaped Pizza® with your loved ones—$1 from every pizza sold supports a charity in your community!
ADD A SALTED CARAMEL PANOOKIE TO YOUR ORDER!
From now until February 17th, $1 from every Salted Caramel Panookie sold supports a charity in your community!
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