Cavaliers forward and Revere High School graduate Larry Nance Jr. is using his love of Swensons to give back to the community with a creative fundraiser.
Nance is scheduled to moonlight as a Swensons server from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the West Akron Swensons location at 40 S. Hawkins Ave. The event will benefit Akron Public Schools.
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“Akron shaped who I am, and I can’t wait to team up with Swensons — a brand every Akronite knows and loves — to support our students,” Nance, the eldest son of Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr., said in a news release distributed by the Cavaliers. “I’ll be serving up burgs and making sure our schools get the boost they deserve.”
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Here is some more information about the fundraiser outlined in the release:
Swensons will donate 20% of sales to Akron Public Schools to help fulfill classroom wish lists and provide school essentials for students and teachers
Nance will match every dollar raised
Guests are encouraged to bring school supplies to donate, adding to Swensons’ monetary and supply contributions
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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