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Togo's Very Successful "1970s Flashback Wednesdays" -- Two More Weeks to Raise Funds
Two Weeks Left to Support Togo's Fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
| Source: Togo's Eateries, Inc.
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 12, 2008) - Togo's
Eateries, Inc., purveyor of delicious, handcrafted sandwiches that are
freshly prepared for people on the go, today announced the two-week mark to
its upcoming successful completion on November 19th of the 1970s Flashback
Wednesdays Fundraiser supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
(JDRF). Since October 1, participating Togo's locations have been rolling
back one 6" regular sandwich to the original 1970s price of $1.99. With
only two weeks left, Togo's continues to raise money for the JDRF.
Throughout the past six weeks, Togo's has been selling record-breaking
numbers of their fundraiser sandwiches and have raised a generous amount
for the charity. Togo's and JDRF thank everyone who supported the
fundraiser.
"This was a monumental achievement for Togo's. We have had the opportunity
to give back to the community in two ways, through rolled-back sandwiches
to all of our customers, and by donating to one of our favorite charities,
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation," said Tony Gioia, Chairman and
CEO of Togo's Eateries, Inc. "Thank you for all the support you've shown
over the past six weeks. We hope to still see you these next two Wednesdays
and for many more years to come."
Togo's and the communities
Over the past decades Togo's has
supported local and national charities and organizations like the American
Cancer Society, American Red Cross, California Boating Safety, Camp Okizu
Children's Cancer Camp, JDRF, Local Schools, March of Dimes, Muscular
Dystrophy Association, Orange County Aids Foundation, Pediatric Cancer,
Research Foundation, Revlon Run/Walk for Women, SF Giants Jr. Giants
Foundation, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, United Way and many more. In
an ongoing pledge to provide the highest quality food, Togo's continues to
make constant changes and alterations, providing the best, most-flavorful,
and well-rounded meals available while keeping quality up. For more
information about Togo's and their wide selection of sandwiches, salads,
and wraps, please visit http://www.togos.com or stop by your local Togo's
today.
About Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF, the leading charitable funder and
advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide, was founded in
1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes -- a disease which
strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and
carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception,
JDRF has provided more than $1 billion in direct funding to diabetes
research. More than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support
research and research-related education. JDRF's mission is constant: to
find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of
research. For more information, visit the JDRF web site at www.jdrf.org or
call 1-800-533-CURE.
About Togo's Eateries, Inc.
Togo's Eateries, purveyor of delicious,
handcrafted sandwiches that are freshly prepared for people on the go, has
delivered delicious and healthy food since 1968. Headquartered in San Jose,
California, Togo's Eateries, Inc. has 257 franchised locations across the
West Coast. Togo's uses only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients to
prepare made-to-order sandwiches and salads. Togo's Eateries, Inc., is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Togo's Holdings, LLC. For more information,
please visit http://www.togos.com/