The New England-based restaurant brand continues decades-long partnership to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

BOSTON, MASS. – (August 2, 2024) –​​ Legal Sea Foods, the iconic New England-based restaurant brand, is continuing its longstanding partnership with the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). The restaurant is donating 400 gallons of its legendary New England Clam Chowder to the 45th PMC on August 3 - 4, 2024. Legal Sea Foods has been a beloved partner of the PMC for over 30 years.

“The Pan-Mass Challenge is an extraordinary event that brings together a community of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the fight against cancer, said Matt King, Legal Sea Foods’ President and COO. “Supporting the extraordinary efforts by this organization is an honor and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a small part of the impact being made to find a cure.” 

The PMC is a bike-a-thon across Massachusetts that raises more funds for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world. Each August, thousands of riders and volunteers participate in the PMC, all with a common goal of finding a cure for cancer. This year, 6,800 riders are coming together with the goal of raising at least $75 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). For the 18^th consecutive year, 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar from the PMC will be donated directly to Dana-Farber. In July 2024, the PMC crossed $1 billion in lifetime fundraising for the Institute since 1980.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Legal Sea Foods for this year’s PMC,” said Glynn Hawley, Director of Operations at the PMC. “Their generous donation of 400 gallons of New England Clam Chowder is not only a delicious treat for our riders, but a testament to their ongoing support that fuels our mission to fight cancer.”

The organization is Dana-Farber’s single largest contributor, accounting for 62 percent of the annual revenue at The Jimmy Fund. To learn more or to make a financial contribution to the cause, visit pmc.org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PMC2024 on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

For more information, visit legalseafoods.com or follow along on Facebook @LegalSeaFoods, X @LegalSeaFoods, or 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 27 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/.

About the Pan-Mass Challenge

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is a bike-a-thon that today raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world. The PMC was founded in 1980 by Billy Starr, who remains the event's executive director, an annual cyclist, and a fundraiser. The PMC has since raised $972 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. The event donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the cause, generating 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue as Dana-Farber's single largest contributor. The PMC has successfully melded support from committed cyclists, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and individual contributors, all of which are essential to the PMC's goal and model: to attain maximum fundraising efficiency while increasing its annual gift. The PMC's hope and aspiration is to provide Dana-Farber's doctors and researchers with the necessary resources to discover cures for all cancers. For more information on the Pan-Mass Challenge, visit www.pmc.org.