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[citation needed] Heather Crowe, a Canadian anti-smoking activist, was diagnosed with lung cancer after being exposed to secondhand smoke while working as a waitress at Moe's and other restaurants (at the time smoking was mostly permitted indoors).

Crowe began her activism after one Moe's patron, a Health Canada director, helped her campaign against secondhand smoke.

Atallah also appeared in public service announcements directed to restaurant owners warning about the dangers of secondhand smoke.

[citation needed] Moe's is known for holding fundraisers for local charities, as well as its Christmas celebrations, during which the restaurant offers free breakfast, lunch, and donated gifts to those in need.

[citation needed] Attalah and Earl McRae founded the Elvis Sighting Society, a philanthropic organization that often holds events at Moe's; the restaurant is also decorated with Elvis Presley memorabilia.