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Enjoy a sweet treat this Spring and support Make-A-Wish

Participating Panera Bread® in the Greater Chicago area will donate ten cents from every Easter Egg cookie sold to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois from March 26 until April 8, 2012.

Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the greater Chicago area are also working all year long to raise funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout Illinois.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. Since 1985 the Foundation has granted more than 10,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish with special children across Illinois. For more information or to find out how you can help call contact us at 312.602.WISH or visit www.wishes.org.

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About Panera Bread:
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,504 bakery-cafes as of September 27, 2011 under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across this country and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on the Company’s website, http://www.panera-chicago.com

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