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This past Tuesday, Raising Cane\u2019s Chicken Fingers celebrated the holiday season with a special event at the Military Island portion of New York City’s Times Square. Coupled with decorations in its nearby flagship restaurant and a billboard takeover, the beautifully designed and curated experience communicated an unforgettable holiday energy.<\/p>\n

But for as visually impressive as it was, it was the spirit of the event that provided the brightest luminance and joy.<\/p>\n

Staying endearingly faithful to its human- and community-centric philosophy, the iconic restaurant brand chose not to settle for the type of generic, overly commercial holiday \u201cpop up” one can find on every corner of New York. It instead went in a purposeful, philanthropic direction, building the event around a massive bicycle donation to children from the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem.<\/p>\n

A well-documented believer in lifting up communities, Cane\u2019s founder and owner Todd Graves had particularly personal inspiration for this cause \u2013 growing up, he received a bike every year for Christmas (and still does today!). The bike drive thus represents a way for Graves to share the joy he was fortunate enough to experience each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach Christmas morning I would come downstairs, see a bike, and get so excited, and ever since I wanted to give back and spread that same joy to kids in need across the country,\u201d said Graves. \u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s not about what you get, it\u2019s about what you give. It\u2019s my purpose and privilege to be able to give back and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing this great tradition for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cane\u2019s will donate 400 bikes to the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem this year, and nearly one hundred were delivered on-site as part of the ceremony. The children celebrated the occasion with an undeniable glee, excitedly testing out their new bikes (and accompanying helmets) on a make-shift track. Their enthusiasm for the bikes \u2013 and for the cameo by Santa Claus himself \u2013 helped produce an unforgettable, heartwarming morning for all in attendance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so thankful to Todd and Raising Cane\u2019s for providing this opportunity to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. This is truly a Christmas miracle and such an incredible gift,\u201d remarked Nigel Bell, director of program operations for Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. \u201cOur kids are incredibly deserving and we\u2019re so grateful that Todd was able to make this happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Dolores Catania, Ciara Miller, Santa Claus, Dorinda Medley, Jesse Solomon and Peter Weber attend as Lacey Chabert joins Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves for a bike donation to Harlem Boys & Girls Club at Military Island, Times Square on December 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder\/Getty Images for Raising Cane’s )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Graves co-hosted the ceremony with Hallmark holiday movie staple Lacey Chabert; other celebrity attendees included star New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, \u201cReal Housewives\u201d personalities Dolores Catania and Dorinda Medley, \u201cSummer House\u201d personalities Ciara Miller and Jesse Solomon, and season 24 \u201cThe Bachelor\u201d star Peter \u201cPilot Pete\u201d Weber.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Raising Cane’s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wholly immersed in the event, the celebrity guests enthusiastically chatted with the children, spent time with the on-site Christmas carolers, and even helped guide the bike recipients around the test track. Witnessing the sincere joy on their faces — and what that joy did to make this event even more special for those receiving the bikes — helped make this one of the most powerful events Headline Planet attended in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all in this life together, so being able to give back and be there for someone during the holiday season is amazing. Sharing cheer to those around us is so meaningful and I think what Todd is doing here today is so beautiful,\u201d shared Chabert. \u201cI\u2019m a huge fan of Raising Cane\u2019s, and when I was asked to partner with Todd on such a great cause, I was in! These aren\u2019t just regular bikes \u2013 they\u2019re cool bikes \u2013 and I\u2019m so honored to officially be part of the Raising Cane\u2019s family.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year marked our fifth annual bike giveaway and it was incredibly special as we partnered with Lacey to bring the holiday magic to life. Lacey is truly \u2018The Queen of Christmas\u2019 and she brings joy to my family and those across the country each year with her iconic holiday movies. She embodies the spirit of the season and I couldn\u2019t think of anyone better to help us spread cheer through our bike giveaway,\u201d added Graves. \u201cI love being in New York City and helping kids, so for us to be able to partner with Boys & Girls Club of Harlem is an absolute joy. We\u2019re donating 2,500 bikes across the country, but it\u2019s all about the impact we make right here in the local community today and every day of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond the bike drive, Raising Cane\u2019s will be raising over $500,000 for pet welfare organizations through the sale of holiday-themed plush puppies at all restaurants.<\/p>\n

Like the brand\u2019s other charity events, the special holiday ceremony underscored the unique way Raising Cane\u2019s leverages its platform to generate real, authentic support for the communities in which it operates. Every facet of the event was wholly rooted in making the biggest possible impact for local children who deserve a magical holiday experience. It was a testament to the fact that Raising Cane\u2019s is not just committed to selling a good product; it is passionate about producing good.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 10: A view of bikes as Lacey Chabert joins Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves for a bike donation to Harlem Boys & Girls Club at Military Island, Times Square on December 10, 2024 in New York City. 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