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CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Fundraiser set to honor fallen Baltimore City firefighter Lt. Mark Dranbauer on Sunday
The Baltimore community is coming together on Sunday, June 1, for a fundraiser in memory of fallen firefighter Lt. Mark Dranbauer. The event, hosted and put on by Jimmy's Famous Seafood, will raise money for Lt. Dranbauer's family. Lt. Dranbauer died on Friday, May 16, days after he suffered a medical emergency while battling a fire on West Saratoga Street. The 44-year-old was approximately 30 to 40 feet off the ground when he fell backward down a ladder. He remained on the aerial ladder, where he was helped off and taken to a hospital. Lt. Dranbauer served the Baltimore City Fire Department for 23 years. He is expected to save 70 lives after donating his organs, according to medical officials. About the Lt. Mark Dranbauer Memorial Fundraiser The Lt. Mark Dranbauer Memorial Fundraiser at Jimmy's Famous Seafood will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. WJZ anchor Rick Ritter will be one of the hosts of the event, along with Jimmy's Famous Seafood co-owners John Minadakis and Tony Minadakis, and T.J. Smith. Tickets are $75, and all of the proceeds will go to Lt. Dranbauer's family. Tickets to the event will include three hours of unlimited drinks and a buffet crafted by the chefs at Jimmy's Famous Seafood. There will be live music, DJ, speeches, games, raffles, celebrity appearances, and more. For information on donating services, such as DJ, photography, music, or other skill sets, contact events@ If your company wishes to become a sponsor of this event, you can contact sales@ For ticket information on the memorial fundraiser, check out this link.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Jimmy's Famous Seafood hosts 18th-annual golf tournament for scholarships, charities
Jimmy's Famous Seafood hosted its annual golf tournament on Sunday in Howard County to raise money for charitable causes. This year, the charitable contributions will be felt internationally. John Minadakis, co-owner of Jimmy's Famous Seafood, says some of the funds raised will go toward building a basketball court in Arkasa, Greece, the village where his father is from. "It's a growing sport in Greece thanks to the popularity of Giannis [Antetokounmpo]," Minadakis said. "Our village doesn't have a basketball court currently, so they asked me if I could help out." Over the years, Jimmy's Famous Seafood has become known for its community impact. Minadakis said more than $70,000 was raised this year to support their various scholarship funds and other causes. "It's very rewarding to know that this many people believe in your vision, what you're trying to do, and they are on the same path as you and have the same mindset as you. It's hard to put into words, honestly," he said. Giving back to the community For 18 years, the Jimmy Minadakis Memorial Tournament has brought people together to raise money for charity. John Minadakis said the annual golf fundraiser is the best day of the year. "Any kid would love to have their father's or their mother's legacy live on forever," Minadakis said. "To do so through scholarships and donating to charity is a kindness that he was known for. It is the ultimate testament to how much we loved our father." That kindness has resonated with the Baltimore community. "They really do an amazing job of philanthropy within the community," said former Ravens Super Bowl champ Qadry Ismail. "It makes you feel good, it makes you feel proud, to be a part of an event like today."
