Pizza Ranch holiday event raises funds to help kids

Pizza Ranch in Branson held a unique event to raise money for two worthwhile causes over the July 4th weekend.  

Pizza Ranch manager Richard Gross took his turn in the dunk booth at the popular restaurant's event, "Dunk the Manager," held over the July 4th weekend.

Pizza Ranch Manager Richard Gross (Photo by K.D. Michaels)

"It's a Dunk-a-Thon for charity," explained Richard. "Raising money for the Boys and Girls Club in Branson and we're also working with the Lodge Ministries in Forsyth. It's really just a good time to give for kids that might not be able to get into the summer program for lack of funding or whatever, and to help the kids in Forsyth, too, that maybe don't have the food on the table. We want to help however we can do it. We just want to be a contributor to the community."

"Our main goal is 'What are we giving back to the community, rather than how much we are profiting?" Richard continued. "That is our main goal in every event that we do here."

Richard and other Pizza Ranch managers took turns in the Dunk Tank over the three-day event, working hard to raise the needed funds.  

Pizza Ranch, located at 1464 State Highway 248 in Branson, is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The family-friendly eatery features a large and well-stocked buffet, a Fun Zone, and private rooms, perfect for parties and other gatherings.