Myrtle Beach Restaurant Hosts Fiery Fundraiser with World-Renowned Eater
A Battle Against Wings and the Clock for a Cause
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Monday saw some sizzling competition take place at the Dirty Myrtle Wing Company, a popular local restaurant hosting an extraordinary eating event for a crucial cause. Renowned professional eater and bodybuilder, Bartley Weaver IV, who ranks seventh in the world according to Major League Eating, participated in the event, thereby putting the spotlight on the fundraiser.
Fanning the Flames for Veterans with PTSD and Mental Health Awareness
The event, fittingly titled ‘Hot Wings 4 Heroes’, was held with the intention of benefiting veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and promoting mental health awareness. As part of the event, the contenders participating in the challenge had to face a fiery test not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. The task, apparent in its simplicity, was as grueling as it was exciting. It involved consuming eight of Dirty Myrtle’s signature ‘Satan Sauce’ wings within a span of ten minutes.
The High-stakes Wing Eating Contest
The challenge was not just about speeding through the spicy wings. Adding to the intensity was a five-minute ‘burning period’, post the completion of the wings. During this timeframe, participants were not allowed to leave their seats, drink water, or even wipe their mouths. It was a test of endurance and fortitude, with the added pressure of the clock and the searing heat of the wings.
Bartley Weaver IV Triumphs in the Challenge
Weaver, facing and overcoming the daunting challenge, successfully completed the competition, proving yet again why he is regarded as a competitive eating powerhouse. But more importantly, his victory served a very significant purpose. He managed to raise a whopping $2,000 for the non-profit organization named ‘Day 1 Week 1’, which is devoted to assisting veterans affected by PTSD and mental health issues.
A Fiery Fundraiser for a Fiery Issue
The event served as a potent reminder that mental health matters, and the trials veterans face during post-deployment life are significant and demand attention. Through this high-stakes wing eating contest, not only was money raised for aiding the cause, but awareness was also generated on a large scale.
The owners of Dirty Myrtle, the venue for the event, were very pleased with the outcome, and are keen on making this fundraiser a regular event, thereby continuing to attract awareness and support for veterans and the mental health cause.
Aside from being an exciting eating contest for the thrill-seekers, ‘Hot Wings 4 Heroes’ served as an important platform infusing fun and purpose, putting the spotlight on PTSD and mental health issues faced by veterans, in the hope of making a significant difference in their lives.
