Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Welcomes Texas Land & Cattle Steak House as Newest Fundraising Partner

SALT LAKE CITY and DALLAS, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Land & Cattle Steak House and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® today announced that they have formed a new fundraising partnership.  Beginning April 26th, Texas Land & Cattle restaurants will donate a portion of proceeds from every sale of its Triple Chocolate Miracle Cake™ to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a children's charity that raises funds for more than 170 pediatric hospitals.

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Texas Land & Cattle's Triple Chocolate Miracle Cake is a rich, flavorful and decadent dessert that will be available at all Texas Land & Cattle locations nationwide.  Proceeds from the sale of each serving of Triple Chocolate Miracle Cake will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospital nearest each Texas Land & Cattle location.  Texas Land & Cattle, along with Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, has set a goal to raise more than $100,000 for the nearly 60 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals benefiting from this campaign.  To find a restaurant near you, visit www.texaslandandcattle.com.

"Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is proud to partner with Texas Land & Cattle restaurants to further our mission of raising funds for children's hospitals," said John Lauck, president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Texas Land & Cattle embodies a commitment to the communities in which they operate and I know that together we will make miracles happen for local kids."

"Texas Land & Cattle Steak House was founded on creating strong ties with our local communities, and we are excited to launch this fundraising partnership to raise money for local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals," said Patrick Droesch, President and COO, Texas Land & Cattle Steak House.  "We have already received great feedback on the Triple Chocolate Miracle Cake which is offered at Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon restaurants, and we look forward to offering this exciting dessert at all Texas Land & Cattle restaurants starting April 26th."

Like all Children's Miracle Network Hospitals fundraisers, the funds raised from the Texas Land & Cattle's "Miracle Cake" campaign will help create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children treated at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals each year.

About Texas Land & Cattle Steak House

Texas Land & Cattle Steak House® operates 26 restaurants across Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, Missouri and Arkansas.  Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Texas Land & Cattle delivers an authentic Texas experience every time.  The menu features their famous Signature Smoked Sirloin, a wide variety of high quality, hand-cut and mesquite-grilled steaks, plus smoked baby back ribs, salmon and chicken dishes.  Each Texas Land & Cattle Steak House location offers a classic full-service bar and private dining facilities, perfect for groups of any size.

About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it's needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. Since 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of our mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.

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