November 26, 2008: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Charity Dinner Benefits The V Foundation for Cancer Research

On Friday, November 21, over 50 of The V Foundation’s friends enjoyed an exclusive dinner at Raleigh’s newest fine dining establishment, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Held in Fleming’s private dining room, the evening included a reception followed by a seated dinner and wine pairing from a selection of delicious offerings.

All proceeds from the evening, which came to over $3000.00, will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a non-profit organization that awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs.

Fleming’s 248-seat Raleigh restaurant is located in Crabtree Valley Mall, on the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road. The nationally acclaimed restaurant offers the best in steakhouse dining -- prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders -- with a sophisticated and unique wine list that features 100 wines served by the glass. 

“We would like to thank Flemings for the unique opportunity which they provided The V Foundation with in assisting us to raise funds for cancer research.” said V Foundation CEO, Nick Valvano.

For more information about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, please visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com or call 704-333-4266. For more about the programs of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, visit www.jimmyv.org, or call 919.380.9505. 

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About Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was launched in Newport Beach, California in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen.  Today there are 58 locations nationwide, including the new Charlotte restaurant. The recipient of numerous prestigious dining awards, Fleming’s earned 52 Wine Spectator magazine Awards of Excellence.  For more information, please visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.