Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits is hosting a "Raising a Ruckus" fundraising campaign to help 18 local families in need this holiday season.

Patrons at all three Ruckus locations can pick an ornament request from the in-store angel trees or donate money to help make the holidays special for these families. The restaurant owners and staff hope to raise about $40,000 in cash and gifts as a result of this fundraising effort, which is being co-sponsored by Championship Martial Arts, next door to the Ruckus location in Cary.

Donations and unwrapped gifts will be accepted from now until Dec. 20 at these locations: in Raleigh at 2233-112 Avent Ferry Rd. in the Mission Valley Shopping Center; in Cary at 8111-208 Tryon Woods Dr. in Tryon Village; and in Morrisville at 1101 Market Center Dr. in Park West. Call 919-851-3999 or visit ruckuspizza.com for more information.