June 22, 2022
Several Hooters of Weston Employees made a special delivery of books and meals to Holtz Children’s Hospital on Monday, June 6. As part of South Florida Hooters Hootie’s Lending Library initiative the restaurant partners with local organizations to provide books for kids to enjoy. Hooters Girls from the Weston restaurant location including Kristine Mora, Michelle Scott and Gracie Williams delivered additional books to restock the rolling library for the children during their time at the hospital. The group also delivered meals consisting of boneless wings, salad and desserts with notes of thanks to show their appreciation for the hospital staff.
“As a former educator, I can confidently say that I fully understand the role a book can play in a child’s life. Hooters’ partnership with Holtz Children’s Hospital and the Hootie’s Lending Library has given me the opportunity to help make a lasting impact with every page turned. It’s a privilege to wear the orange shorts but, it’s an honor to wear the shorts that give back,” said Kristine Mora from Hooters of Weston.
“Being involved in the Holtz Children’s Hospital promotion is special to me because I get the chance to give back to the community. It also gives me the opportunity to build connections and relationships with new people. And a huge thank you to Holtz Children’s Hospital and Hooters for these great experiences,” said Michelle Scott from Hooters of Weston.
“I love the opportunity Hooters gives me to give these kids a little bit of sunshine. I have always wanted to give back to the hospitals and Hooters has opened up the doors for me, said Gracie Williams from Hooters of Weston.
South Florida Hooters restaurants are partnering with Holtz Children’s Hospital and Jackson North Medical Center with custom Hooters library carts for Hootie’s Lending Library” in the Pediatric ER. Each rolling library cart is filled with books for children of all ages. South Florida Hooters restaurants have taken part in local hospital visits for many years by providing food, arts and crafts and books.
“We are so thankful to Hooters for always being such a great partner to us in all they do for the families and patients we care for. The new Hootie’s Lending Library will be able to be used by our volunteers as they round the different units and offer the kids something to read,” said Joyce Dorn, Director of Family Support Services.
