Louie’s Kitchen and Bar is partnering with nonprofit Anthony’s Way—The Road to Kindness to host an anti-bullying and ADHD awareness event.
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Louie’s Kitchen will donate 15% of its food sales to Anthony’s Way.
The event aims to champion awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and spread kindness in the community, Louie’s Kitchen representatives said.
The issue is personal for Andrew M. Coleman, general manager at Louie’s Kitchen.
“Living with ADHD and experiencing the damaging effects of bullying have given me firsthand insight into the struggles many face,” Coleman said. “We believe every individual deserves understanding, care, and support — especially for challenges that are often misunderstood or overlooked.”
Helping the estimated 6.4 million American children who struggle with ADHD is the mission of the Bellezza family, who founded Anthony’s Way after losing their son, Anthony, to suicide.
The Bellezzas said Anthony was kind and sensitive, but faced struggles academically and was a victim of bullying.
“Anthony’s road was stopped because of the impulsivity caused by his ADHD,” Anthony’s Way said in a mission statement on their website. “We do not want families to feel the pain we did by losing Anthony.”
Children with ADHD may struggle with depression, heightened emotions, impulsiveness, and lower dopamine levels, and are 30% more likely than their peers to attempt or commit suicide, according to the North Carolina-based nonprofit.
To prevent that outcome, Anthony’s Way works directly with parents, children, and school systems to implement a transformative care model.
The Oct. 29 event will see Louie’s Kitchen offer its award-winning caramel burger, which will be renamed “Anthony’s Burger,” as well two signature cocktails crafted for the event.
Louie’s Kitchen is located at 12 Village Center Drive in Cumru Township next to the Flying Hills Golf Course.
