Serving Up Wishes

Department Serving Up Wishes (NAPSA)—Aunique service has helped bring smiles—and good food—to thousands of seriously ill children. The Gingerbread House,a restau- rant that serves seriouslyill children and their families, recently gave awayits two-millionth meal. The Gingerbread House (GBH) serves free meals to kids and their families as part of an allexpenses-paid vacation to many of central Florida’s most famous attractions. The GBH is operated by the Perkins Restaurant & Bakery chain and funded through contributions that Perkins makes to Give Kids the World, a wishgranting nonprofit organization. Since 1989, the company has raised over seven million dollars for the cause and just recently the GBH served its two millionth free meal, marking what many con- sider to be a true milestone. It is thought that such efforts can help makelife more enjoyable for children with life-threatening illnesses across the country. For more information, visit www.perkinsrestaurants.com or www.gktw.org.