TORONTO, Canada -- Ruth's Chris Canada Hurricane Relief Fund has passed the $60,000 mark since it was established last week by Lana Duke, a New Orleans resident, St. Catharines native, and owner of the two Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants in Canada.
In addition to individual donations made to the Relief Fund, Ruth's Chris Steak House -Toronto hosted a luncheon September 8th that raised $35,000. Over 125 attended the New Orleans-themed lunch; and one couple generously donated $10,000. for the relief effort.
Ruth's Chris will also be hosting the first Ruth's Chris Sizzling Golf Classic tournament on Monday, September 19th at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville followed by a cocktail party and dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mississauga. Fifty per cent of the proceeds will go to the Hurricane Relief Fund and the balance will benefit Peel Children's Aid Foundation.
There are foursomes available for the Tournament, at $2,000 including lunch and dinner. For information, contact: Lydia Sabourin at (905) 897-8555.
Said Lana Duke, "We are encouraged by the results of our Hurricane Relief fundraising efforts. Thanks to our loyal customers, generous suppliers and hardworking employees; we have raised over $60,000 to benefit the City of New Orleans, and we hope to see that number rise to $100,000."
Donations to the Ruth's Chris Canada Hurricane Relief Fund can be made at any TD Canada Trust branch across Canada.
About Ruth´s Chris Steak House
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, USA, Ruth's Chris Steak House was founded by Ruth Fertel in 1965. The largest upscale steak house in the world, Ruth's Chris specialises in aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef, broiled at high temperatures to sear in the natural flavour, and served sizzling on a heated plate to keep each steak hot and juicy to the last bite. Ruth's Chris Steak House can be found throughout North America, the Caribbean and the Far East. Visit www.ruthschris.ca.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Toronto is at 145 Richmond Street West,
Tel. 416-955-1455
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mississauga is at 77 City Centre Drive,
Tel. 905-897-8555
Contact: Beth Merrick, David Eisenstadt, The Communications Group Inc., (416) 696-9900, bmerrick@tcgpr.com, deisenstadt@tcgpr.com
