Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria in Gilbert still has raffle tickets available for prizes worth $800 to $1,250 each during Raising the Fun Fund-Raisers events, which culminate in the 13th annual Charity Pizza-Eating Contest, on Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m.
Tickets are $5 each; 5 for $20; 15 for $50; or the VIP Package of 35 for $100 or more. Prizes include:
• $1,000 cash from Villa Siena
• $1,250 gift certificate for furniture from Norwood Furniture
• Two round-trip Southwest Airline tickets valued at up to $800
• Maddy’s Pool Supply and Service-sponsored $1,000 Best Buy shopping spree
• Tap Electric-sponsored $1,000 Fry’s food shopping spree
• 10-$100 dining certificates for great East Valley restaurants
“All proceeds go to Warfighter Sports (www.warfightersports.org), a group dedicated to rehabilitating wounded soldiers through sports,” said owner Jeff Flancer. Their motto is, If I can do this, I can do anything. Since 2005, Flancer’s has raised more than $129,000 for the organization.
Spots are still open for the Pizza-Eating Contest, with a prize of $500 cash donated by Meridian Bank, and a trophy presented by Miss Arizona and Gilbert Mayor John Lewis. The entry fee, which includes a limited edition T-shirt, is $30, on a first-come, first-serve basis for the first 25 registrants, who must be Arizona residents. Coming out to watch the fun is free at Flancer’s Gilbert restaurant, located at 610 N. Gilbert Road.
For the last four years, Chuin Jimmy Peng, of Scottsdale, has won the event, last year besting his 2011 record by downing 18½ large slices in 15 minutes. When asked his secret to success, Jimmy replied, “Eat a lot of pizza.”
You also can join in on Flancer’s Smokin’ Good Times, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at Fox Cigar Bar, in Gilbert. Sample multiple cigars, Four Peaks Brewery microbrews and Flancer’s great food, and have a chance to win raffle prizes and giveaways for just $30 per person. For reservations, call Fox Cigar Bar at (480) 917-3117.
“And if you just want to help, when visiting Flancer’s, ask your server to Round Up your bill to the next even dollar or more. Loose change making positive change!” said Jeff.
“We have great local sponsors who help out every year,” Jeff continued. “We want to give special thanks to our Bronze and above sponsors. They are Ben Franklin Plumbing, Shamrock Foods, Alliance Beverage, Dignity Health, Norwood, Villa Siena, Tap Electric and Maddy’s Pool Supply.”
Additional sponsors this year include Surf and Ski, Chandler Sign-A-Rama, Sam’s Club, UniFirst, Global Bikes, A2Z Trophy, Nearby News, UpClose Publications, Print USA of Arizona, Rosepapa Creative, Arizona Sun Family Medicine and China Mist Iced Tea.
For information, to buy tickets, or sign up, visit www.flancers.com. You also can call the Mesa, (480) 396-0077, or Gilbert,
(480) 926-9077, restaurant.