Atlantic City Hooters Staff Featured in 2027 Calendar
Two employees from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino location appear in the new annual edition.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
Two employees from the Atlantic City Hooters are featured in the brand new 2027 Hooters calendar. The annual publication is now available for purchase at all restaurant locations nationwide.
Why it matters
Sales of the calendar serve as a fundraising effort for the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund. Each individual purchase provides a direct contribution to this ongoing medical research initiative.
The 2027 Hooters calendar is priced at $19.99 and contains $100 worth of restaurant coupons. Each sale includes a $1 donation to the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund.
The players
Dionisia Markatos
She is a recent addition to the staff at the Atlantic City Hooters restaurant.
Gwynn Ali
A long-time employee since 2021, she has now appeared in four different annual calendars.
Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund
This organization receives a portion of the proceeds from every calendar sold across the restaurant chain.
The details
The Atlantic City Hooters, situated inside the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, is represented by new hire Dionisia Markatos and veteran staff member Gwynn Ali. This marks the fourth time Ali has been selected for the company's calendar feature.
Timeline
The annual Hooters calendar tradition began in 1986.
Gwynn Ali has been employed at Hooters since May 2021.
The current edition is titled the 2027 Hooters calendar.
Market Landscape
The 2027 calendar edition continues the long-standing corporate marketing tradition that originated with the 1986 launch of the Hooters calendar. This annual project remains a core component of the brand's identity and charitable outreach strategy.
Customers can purchase the calendar at any Hooters location to access $100 in included coupons. Each purchase provides a $1 donation toward breast cancer research.
The takeaway
The calendar provides a tangible way for patrons to support breast cancer research while receiving discounts on restaurant visits. Those interested in the coupons should verify local availability at their nearest Hooters.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 97.3 ESPN.
