When people think American diner, they think Denny's: Moons Over My Hammy, the Grand Slam, and, of course, the endless coffee.
Diners, with their bottomless coffee and endless hours of operation, also tend to be synonymous with police officers. Men and women in blue need to rest and refuel while they serve and protect.
Tomorrow, Denny's in Lake Worth is bringing it all together by playing host to Tour De Force from 4 to 10 p.m.
The 17th-annual Tour De Force charity bike ride, which is raising funds to benefit the families of four fallen Florida law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty last year, takes place April 7 through 11. The 270-mile ride runs up the eastern coast from Sunny Isles to West Palm Beach. Around 500 riders are expected to participate.
From 4 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, the Denny's at 4541 Hypoluxo Road in Lake Worth will donate 20 percent of the evening's sales to Tour De Force. All evening local law enforcement will be on hand, greeting the public and selling commemorative 2014 Tour De Force patches for $5. 100 percent of proceeds from the patches will be donated directly to the families of fallen heroes.
"We're honored to help Tour De Force cyclists gear up for another successful ride," said Adam Jacobs, West Palm Beach Denny's franchisee. "As we prepare to cheer them on from the sidelines, we hope this benefit night will provide an additional opportunity for our community to show its support for this worthwhile cause."
Denny's has helped Tour De Force raise more than $86,000 to date.
In addition to stopping by Denny's during the benefit night -- or if you just can't make it -- you can make a donation directly online at floridatourdeforce.org.
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