Chili's Grill & Bar will will donate 100 percent of its profits from all lunch and dinner sales on Monday, September 26, to St. Jude. As part of Chili's nationwide "Create a Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer" campaign, guests at participating U.S. locations can donate $1 or more to color a pinup of the signature Chili's pepper, which will be displayed in the restaurant for the duration of the promotion.
For the second year, Jeff Probst, host and producer of the Emmy Award-winning CBS-TV series "Survivor," will serve as spokesperson for the campaign. "It couldn't be easier to have a positive impact on children who are fighting cancer," said Probst. "You go into any Chili's during the month of September and simply color a pepper for $1. It doesn't sound like a lot, but every dollar helps the children who depend upon the lifesaving research and care provided by St. Jude."
Last year, Chili's raised more than $2.5 million through its 850 company-owned and franchised U.S. locations. For more information, to create a pepper online, or to purchase a "Create a Pepper" t-shirt, visit www.createapepper.com. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. The Country Cares for St. Jude KidsÆ and Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon programs are, once again, celebrating successful final numbers with the closing of fiscal year 2005. Thanks to thousands of generous radio personnel and listeners, Country Cares raised more than $28 million in pledges for St. Jude Children's Research HospitalÆ, while Radio Cares brought in more than $628,000. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.
Chili's Grill & Bar offers a fun, energetic atmosphere and a distinct, fresh mix of grilled American favorites in more than 1,000 locations in 24 countries. Chili's is part of Dallas-based Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining. Other Brinker restaurant concepts include Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Maggiano's Little Italy, Corner Bakery Cafe and Rockfish Seafood Grill.
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