From left, Stacey Givens, Co-Founder and President of Make A Way and Preslie McGee, General Manager of Buffalo Wild Wings in Athens.

Buffalo Wild Wings recently collected $500 to give back to the community through its inaugural Team Up for Kids program. For every $5 a guest donated, they received a coupon for six free boneless chicken wings. servers and bartenders were challenged to collect donations, and the one who sold the most received a Visa Gift Card. Management chose Make A Way after researching different organizations and causes for kids in Athens.

Limestone Legends recently hosted a 9-ball Breaking Tournament to raise money for Make A Way. This is the second year they have hosted a tournament for the foundation, and both tournaments have raised hundreds of dollars for the nonprofit. Limestone Legends graciously awarded the tournament winner with one year of free pool.

Make A Way is a 501©(3) organization that provides support and services to groups of two or more individuals with special needs and their families in an educational or recreational environment. To date, they have installed 19 sensory rooms in schools across Athens and Limestone County. In addition to maintaining and improving the sensory spaces, the foundation provides training to schools and families, hosts sensory-friendly events, provides sensory-free haircuts at no cost to families, provides written resources to the local library and special education teachers/staff, and much more. To learn more or to donate, please visit them on Facebook, email info@foundationmakeaway.org, or call (256)-434-1762.