Jax Fish House’s Oyster Month raises $3,200 for Leukemia Lymphoma Society during February

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Josh Freeman and team win second annual Jax oyster eating competition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 9, 2016) – After completing its Oyster Month during February and its second annual oyster eating competition on Feb. 27, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar announces the events raised more than $3,200 for the Kansas City chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Throughout the month of February, Jax’s proclaimed Oyster Month, the restaurant donated a percentage of sales from its signature, proprietary Emersum Oysters to the beneficiary. On Feb. 27, Jax held its second annual oyster eating competition, raising more than $1,000 through sales of donated Boulevard Wheat beer and team entry fees.

Recently-released Indianapolis Colts quarterback Josh Freeman, a Kansas City native, and his team claimed victory of the second annual oyster eating competition by eating 104 oysters in two minutes. Also in attendance was two-time runners-up “Shuck This,” who slurped 103 oysters in two minutes, falling short of the win by just two oysters. Boulevard Brewery, Cinder Block Brewery, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Kansas City Chapter, and Major Brands also formed teams for the competition.

About Jax Fish House & Oyster BarA Big Red F Restaurant Group restaurant, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar brings the coasts to the coastless, serving up the finest and freshest the ocean has to offer. Sourcing dock-to-door, Executive Chef Sheila Lucero has built long-standing relationships with coastal fisherman to ship the highest quality seafood available daily, incorporating fresh ingredients into an innovative sea-to-table menu. Consistently voted to the “Best of” awards, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar has five locations in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Glendale, and Kansas City, each boasting unique menus. For more information, please visit www.jaxfishhouse.com.

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