Dixie Quicks co-owner René Orduña battles kidney cancer (Diners, drive-ins, and dives fame)

[Omaha Steve]

Episode info here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/400/where-the-locals-eat.html


I posted about this restaurant a couple times. Once about the areas best eggs benedict: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021947900

I have also posted how it is a progressive establishment with Obama stickers prodly on display. I just can't seem to find that post.

Anyway if you can help them with a small donation it will go a long way.

OS


Concert, online fundraiser aim to help restaurateurs as Dixie Quicks co-owner René Orduña battles kidney cancer: http://www.omaha.com/go/dining/concert-online-fundraiser-aim-to-help-restaurateurs-as-dixie-quicks/article_7eef5487-01ed-5d57-9eff-7e651d9681cc.html




By Sarah Baker Hansen / World-Herald staff writer 9 hrs ago

When fans of beloved brunch spot Dixie Quicks heard the news that co-owner René Orduña had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, they did what Orduña and his husband, Rob Gilmer, have done for so many others: They came together in support.

Orduña and Gilmer — who together have run Dixie Quicks and the RNG Gallery for more than 20 years, at two different Omaha locations and now in downtown Council Bluffs — are known not only for the eggs Benedict and towers of French toast that Orduña cooks for hungry brunchgoers every weekend but also for their support of local musicians and artists.

Now friends of the restaurant have organized efforts to raise money to help the couple pay for travel and medical expenses. In its first week, an online fundraiser collected more than $10,500, and a Sept. 11 concert and silent auction aims to raise even more.

Gilmer said he’s been astounded by the outpouring of support.

FULL story at link. Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/2mjpfcg4