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The Melting Pot Restaurants : join St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital : in the sixth annual Thanks and Giving campaign from Oct. 31 – Dec. 5 to “give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not” by donating a portion of proceeds to cancer research.

“It is a pleasure

for us to continue our relationship with St. Jude as we strive to help our partner find cures for cancer,” said Kendra Shier, vice president of brand development for The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.

“Giving back to the community and programs like this are rewarding for our employees and guests, especially during the holiday season.”


With every donation of $10 or more, guests will receive a Fondue for the Kids Card that offers $20 off any purchase of $50 or more. All proceeds from the Fondue for the Kids Card will be donated to St. Jude. The Melting Pot Restaurants also offer additional support for St. Jude with the ongoing Fondue a Cure for Childhood Cancer signature chocolate fondue bars. For each $5 bar purchased, $1 is given to the hospital.

Since becoming a partner in 2003, The Melting Pot Restaurants have raised more than $4 million for St. Jude to date.

“The children of St. Jude and their families are thrilled to have The Melting Pot Restaurants on board for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign," said Marlo Thomas, national outreach director for St. Jude. "The Melting Pot Restaurants' dedication to this holiday campaign helps ensure that St. Jude can continue the lifesaving research and care that has brought hope to so many families."


This national campaign unites celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Antonio Banderas and Reggie Bush with retail, corporate and media partners to help St. Jude continue its work in the fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and treatment center and the only one that covers all of the costs for medicine, treatment, food, travel and lodging for the patient and one family member.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.stjude.org : , or call 1-800-4STJUDE. The Melting Pot chocolate fondue bars can also be purchased online at www.meltingpot.com : .

About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.:


With 143 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 37 states including the District of Columbia and over 17 locations currently in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is North America’s premier fondue restaurant franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes cheese fondues, salads, fine wines and chocolate fondue desserts. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot’s corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com : or e-mail info@meltingpot.com : mailto:info@meltingpot.com .


About Thanks and Giving:

The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ® Thanks and Giving ® campaign is an unprecedented union of celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners that asks consumers to "Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not." Thanks and Giving was created in 2004 by Marlo Thomas and her siblings Terre and Tony Thomas, children of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas. Funds raised by the campaign support the lifesaving work of St. Jude - to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. In the months of November and December, consumers nationwide are asked to shop with companies that display the Thanks and Giving magnifying glass and add a donation at the register or purchase specialty items that benefit St. Jude; donate online at www.stjude.org : , where a complete list of fundraising partners is available; or call 1-800-4STJUDE.



The Melting Pot RestaurantsSandy D’Elosua, Director of Public

Relationsand Social Media, 813-425-6217 sdelosua@meltingpot.com : mailto:sdelosua@meltingpot.com