LANCASTER, Ohio — The Lancaster community is coming together to support a young girl who survived a devastating house fire, with two local favorite restaurants leading the charge.
Pink Cricket and Pizza Cottage have announced back-to-back fundraising events on May 11 and 12. The goal is to provide financial and emotional support for the 5-year-old survivor of the Marshall family, who is currently being raised by her grandparents following the tragedy.
How to Participate
During the designated times at each location, 15% of all pre-tax food sales will be donated directly to the Marshall family.
Monday, May 11 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM): * Pink Cricket — 929 E. Main St., Lancaster.
Tuesday, May 12 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM): * Pizza Cottage (East) — 1961 E. Main St., Lancaster.
Pizza Cottage (West) — 2223 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster.
Note: Donations apply to food sales only; alcohol, tips, and promotional discounts are excluded.
A Message of Support
Larry Tipton, owner of Larry Tipton Restaurants, emphasized that while the financial aid is vital for the grandparents, the emotional message is equally important.
“Our teams want to show this child that she is loved and supported,” Tipton said. “We hope to help ease some of the financial burden on her grandparents, but just as importantly, we want to show her the strength of this community.”
The Larry Tipton Restaurants group has a long history of local involvement, operating 10 Pizza Cottage locations across Ohio—including Circleville and Pickerington—alongside several Buffalo Wild Wings franchises.
Helping the Marshall Family
For those unable to attend the events but wishing to help, or for more information regarding the fundraisers, the community is encouraged to visit the participating restaurants or the group’s website at larrytiptonrestaurants.com.
