Sushi doesn’t need an excuse to be eaten, but supporting a good cause certainly helps.
RA Sushi at La Encantada will host its 13th annual fundraiser Nicky’s Week from May 22 through May 28.
To raise funds, 100 percent of sales from Nicky’s Week menu items will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Nicky’s Week honors Nicholas “Nicky” Mailliard, a nephew of one of RA Sushi’s founders who lost his battle with pediatric cancer at age 13.
RA initiated the fundraiser to honor Nicky’s memory, and to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude. Since the launch of Nicky’s Week in 2005, RA has raised more than $2 million for St. Jude.
To make a donation directly, visit fundraising.stjude.org/rasushi.
RA Sushi is located in La Encantada at 2905 E. Skyline Dr. and can be reached at (520) 615-3970. For more information, visit rasushi.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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