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Melting Pot’s Heartfelt Tradition Continues

The Melting Pot, renowned as the world’s leading fondue restaurant, has launched its 22nd annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year, the initiative runs until January 4, 2026, with the goal of raising over $1.5 million. Customers across the country will have the opportunity to participate by purchasing a Donate Dine card for $20, which offers a $40 discount on a future dining experience at any Melting Pot location.

Bob Johnston, the chairman of Melting Pot’s board of directors, reflected on the significance of this partnership, stating, "For 22 years, our collaboration with St. Jude has been one of our most meaningful traditions. Our guests know that purchasing a Donate Dine card during the holiday season not only allows them to create cherished memories with their loved ones but also helps families at St. Jude focus on something truly important — their child’s recovery."

Since the inception of this partnership in 2003, Melting Pot has successfully raised more than $18 million for St. Jude. The financial support from the restaurant chain helps further the hospital's mission of advancing cures and prevention methods for pediatric catastrophic diseases through ongoing research and treatment.

The St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign is just one facet of Melting Pot's unwavering commitment to St. Jude. Each September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the restaurant takes part in St. Jude Walk events nationwide. Additionally, top fundraising team members get the opportunity to tour the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tennessee, which deepens their connection to the life-saving mission of the hospital.

This year’s campaign coincides with the holiday season, a time when many families unavoidably navigate the challenges associated with childhood illnesses. Johnston emphasized this urgency, noting the increasing need for significant funding during these times of hardship.

The funds raised through this campaign are critical in ensuring that families never receive a bill for their child's treatment, travel, housing, or food expenses while at St. Jude, allowing them to focus entirely on their child's healing. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is pioneering essential work in a field where, as recently as the early 1960s, childhood cancer was regarded as largely untreatable.

Thanks to St. Jude’s groundbreaking research, the survival rates for childhood leukemia have improved dramatically, rising from 20% to upwards of 80%. The hospital not only uniquely dedicates itself to children but also shares its research findings globally, empowering other hospitals and centers to improve the quality of care they provide.

With nearly 90 restaurants spanning across 30 states, Melting Pot stands as a legacy brand that not only delights diners with its unique fondue offerings but also fosters a culture of charitable giving. Open since 1975, the restaurant serves as a place where families can celebrate important milestones and create unforgettable memories.

For those looking to contribute to this noble cause while enjoying a delicious meal, Melting Pot encourages patrons to purchase a Donate Dine card online or in person. Each purchase will make a difference in the lives of families facing unimaginable challenges. For further details and reservations, guests can visit Melting Pot’s official website.

Melting Pot remains dedicated to the pursuit of joy through memorable dining experiences while making a substantial positive impact on the lives of children and families in need.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is committed to defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, pioneering treatments, and setting standards of care that save lives — one child at a time. Find out more about how you can help by visiting St. Jude’s website or engaging with them on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.