Monday, December 17, 2012
Family and friends of Matthew Knoebel, a 12-year-old Penndale Middle Schooler fighting leukemia, held a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's in Hatfield on Sunday
More than 300 family, friends and strangers came out Sunday morning to a sold-out pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's in Hatfield for 12-year-old Matthew Knoebel, a Lansdale boy battling leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The event was organized by Upper Gwynedd resident Shannon McNally, and Knoebel's aunts, Mary Aderman, of Lansdale, and Kellie Simpson, of Upper Gwynedd. "There have been a lot of people coming in that don't even know Matthew," McNally said. "It spread from word of mouth." McNally and company sold 300 tickets at $8 for adults and $5 for children. "The outpouring of love and support for this family is amazing," McNally said. Applebee's has been fabulous, she said, in accommodating everyone. "The …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Matthew Knoebel, 12, a Penndale Middle Schooler, is currently battling leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a donor will be needed. A pancake fundraiser is set for Dec. 16 in Hatfield, as well as a hot chocolate sale
Penndale seventh-grader Matthew Knoebel is surrounded by love and generosity. The leukemia patient, 12, has spent a month on a hospital bed at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but you can tell his mother, Christina Simpson, has made him feel at home. The hearts of the West Point-rooted Simpson family — sisters Christina and fiance Tom Coughlin, Kellie Roggio, of Upper Gwynedd, and Mary Aderman of Lansdale; brother Michael; and parents Mike and Sue — are much like their homelife (and Matthew's hospital room door): open. On Halloween, Knoebel and his mom spent the afternoon watching Jim Gaffigan’s “Beyond the Pale.” Later that night, Christina took a Halloween bag of candy to her son, which was donated through Altoona’s “Make a …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Royersford Applebee's hosted Chapter 25 of the Disabled American Veteran's complimentary breakfast for local troops..
Chapter 25 of the Disabled American Veterans and the Royersford Applebee’s welcomed Veterans for a complimentary breakfast on Saturday, August 11. The DAV is an organization committed to helping disabled veterans and their families to build better lives, receive benefits, and to give them a voice on Capitol Hill. The breakfast was not only a “thank you” to local veterans, but also an opportunity for them to learn how the DAV might help them file a VA claim or other benefits. “I just want to thank you all for being here, for serving our country, and for doing what you do everyday,” stated a member of the DAV. While the vets in attendance enjoyed their breakfast, an informational video about the DAV played on the restaurant’s many …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Music, tours and a night out for your health are part of the itinerary.
We got a taste of spring last week, but the snow and cold temperatures have returned in full force—and cabin fever has reached epidemic levels! Here are some ideas for awesome things to do to get you out of the house! 1. Bloodhound Gang DJ Appearance Where/When: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 70 Buckwalter Road, Royersford; Feb. 24, 9 p.m. Why go: DJ Q-Ball, of Bloodhound Gang fame, will appear at Applebee’s inaugural DJ Night. 2. Bent Note Cafe Presents Pokerface Blues Band Where/When: Bent Note Café, 263 Main St., Royersford; Feb. 25, 8 p.m. Why go: Pokerface Blues Band, with special guest Angel Blue, will perform at The Bent Note, a B.Y.O.B. in the heart of Royersford. Pricing: $5 per person, free if you order dinner 3. …
linda knoebel
9:32 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Thanks to everyone that turned out to support matthew!The support for him is incredible,a truly touching thing to see!GO TEAM MATTHEW!!!! more ›