MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Chili's Grill & Bar, the restaurant that urges its customers to "Live A Little" during their dining experience, will also ask guests to give a little throughout September, which is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 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. In addition, Chili's will donate 100 percent of its profits from all lunch and dinner sales on Monday, September 26, to St. Jude.

For the second year, Jeff Probst, Emmy(TM) Award-winning host and producer of the 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 life-saving research and care provided by St. Jude."

Last year, Chili's raised more than $2.5 million through its 850 U.S. locations. For more information, to create a pepper online, or to purchase a "Create a Pepper" t-shirt, visit http://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. For more information, please visit http://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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