The iconic restaurant continues its long-standing philanthropic partnership with Boston Children's Hospital, raising funds during various brand activations including its signature Chowda Day event

BOSTON, MASS. - (April 11, 2024) - The leadership team from Legal Sea Foods, the beloved New England restaurant, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the community and ongoing support of Boston Children’s Hospital by donating $100,000 raised in part from its annual fundraising initiatives. This generous contribution will directly support the hospital’s groundbreaking Stem Cell Research Program which utilizes fish to find cures for cancer.

Legal Sea Foods’ Brand President and COO, Matt King, and other members of the restaurant’s executive team had the opportunity to personally deliver the $100,000 donation and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the research facilities, gaining valuable insights about the important work being done by the hospital’s team. Led by Dr. Leonard Zon, they provided an exclusive glimpse into their innovative research of using cellular barcoding in zebrafish to understand how clones of stem cells expand in preleukemia.This groundbreaking research by Dr. Zon and his team has the potential to lead to new treatments and cures for blood cancers, impacting the lives of the many patients and families affected by these diseases.

“We are extremely proud to nurture our long-standing relationship with Boston Children’s Hospital,” said King. “The initiatives we have developed as an organization and the incredible generosity of our guests and restaurant teams help to make these donations possible year after year. It’s very moving for us to see firsthand how our ongoing support positively impacts research that could save young lives.”

Legal Sea Foods has been supporting and partnering with Boston Children’s Hospital for over 30 years. The company raised this year’s funds through various initiatives including its popular holiday gift card promotion and annual Chowda Day celebration held at all restaurant locations.

“The generosity of Legal Sea Foods over the years has helped accelerate critical research. We are so grateful to Legal Sea Foods for joining with us in the pursuit of finding answers for patients and families in Boston and around the world, " said Mike Bornhorst, Vice President, Corporate Development, Leadership Giving & Special Events, Boston Children’s Hospital Trust.

For more on Legal Sea Foods’ community engagement or to learn about special offers, visit www.legalseafoods.com or follow on social media: Facebook @LegalSeaFoods, Twitter @LegalSeaFoods and Instagram @LegalSeaFoods.

About Legal Sea Foods

Seventy years ago, Legal Sea Foods opened as a fish market in Cambridge, MA and has since cast a wider net – now operating 26 restaurants along the East Coast as well as its own production facility and eCommerce platform at shop.legalseafoods.com. Legal Sea Foods’ iconic tagline, “If it isn’t fresh, it isn’t Legal!” speaks to its legendary fanaticism for seafood quality and safety. The restaurants serve over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish throughout the year; the menu highlights quintessential New England fare, including its famous New England Clam Chowder that has been served at nearly every Presidential Inauguration since 1981. To learn more, visit www.legalseafoods.com.

About PPX Hospitality Brands

PPX Hospitality Brands is a Boston-based hospitality group that includes The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, The Strega Group and Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group. To learn more, visit https://www.ppxhospitalitybrands.com/.