Arby's establishes fund for employees involved in accident; seeks contributions for medical, funeral expenses.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 1995--Arby's Inc., has established a fund for two employees who were involved in a motorcycle motorcycle, motor vehicle whose design is based on the bicycle. The German inventor Gottlieb Daimler is generally credited with building the first practical motorcycle in 1885. The motorcycle did not become dependable and popular, however, until after 1900. accident on their way to work at the restaurant on South Alma School Road in Mesa, Ariz., Thursday Thursday: see week. evening. Melissa melissa: see bee balm. Vanscoy, 17 and a two-year employee of the restaurant, died Saturday from injuries received in the accident. Rob Rosa, 18 and a one-year employee of Arby's, remained hospitalized in serious condition Monday. He has undergone the amputation amputation (ăm'pyətā`shən), removal of all or part of a limb or other body part. Although amputation has been practiced for centuries, the development of sophisticated techniques for treatment and prevention of infection has greatly of one leg and suffers from a broken back. "The accident was a terrible tragedy for everyone who knew and worked with Melissa and Rob," said Arby's Regional Vice President Jim Reddin. "Melissa was an integral part of the Unit 1402 team and her loss is felt already. And our thoughts and prayers are with Rob and his family as he begins the recovery process." Arby's Inc. has established a fund at its regional office in Phoenix to collect donations to help defray de·fray tr.v. de·frayed, de·fray·ing, de·frays To undertake the payment of (costs or expenses); pay. [French défrayer, from Old French desfrayer : des-, the medical expenses of each employee and the funeral expenses for Ms. Vanscoy. Neither had insurance. Through the fund, Arby's Inc. will match up to $5,000 in local donations for the families of the victims. Contributions may be sent to: The Melissa Vanscoy Fund The Rob Rosa Fund Arby's Regional Office Arby's Regional Office 2510 West Dunlap Ave AVE Avenue AVE Average AVE Alta Velocidad Espanola (train between Madrid and Seville) AVE Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish: High Speed Train) AVE Audio Video Entertainment AVE Advertising Value Equivalent . 2510 West Dunlap Ave. Suite 425 Suite 425 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Please indicate to which fund the donation should be allocated. For additional information, call the regional office at 800/377-2729. CONTACT: Arby's Inc., Phoenix Patti Haught, 800/377-2729 |
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