Restaurant Neighbor Award 2008 Finalist
Illinois

Morton's Restaurant Group
Chicago, IL

Morton’s has watched many of its wishes come to fruition since the company opened its doors three decades ago. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the company partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over the course of a year, Morton’s “30 Wishes for 30 Years” campaign aims to make 30 wishes come true for children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. The campaign began in March with a silent and live auction, which raised $40,000. Other fundraising events include Charles Krug Wine Dinners, which have raised $36,000 at four Morton’s locations; a silent auction package that will launch in most restaurants this fall, and the Morton’s and Make-A-Wish $19.78 Prime Sirloin Hamburger. Five dollars in proceeds from the sale of each prime sirloin hamburger will go to the Make-AWish Foundation. Morton’s 5,000 employees are enthusiastic champions of the campaign. To date, the company has raised $99,250 to help fulfill 16 wishes — more than half of its total goal.

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