Shane's Rib Shack Raises $10,000 for Georgia Transplant Foundation for Third Consecutive Year

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SHANE’S RIB SHACK RAISES OVER $10,000 
FOR THE GEORGIA TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION 
FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA (July 26, 2012) –  Today, Shane’s Rib Shack presents a check for over $10,000 to the Georgia Transplant Foundation at the Shane’s Rib Shack Flowery Branch location. For the third consecutive year, Shane’s Rib Shack has partnered with The Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF), to help raise money to support transplant recipients and donors throughout the Nation.  Participating Shane’s Rib Shack locations raise money by donating $0.10 per drink sold in April and May to The Georgia Transplant Foundation to support their cause.

The Georgia Transplant Foundation, founded in 1992, provides financial, educational, and emotional support to transplant candidates, recipients, living donors, and their families throughout the state of Georgia.  However, while the majority of their efforts are based in Atlanta, the foundation is able to reach out to those in need outside of Georgia, as long as one party– the recipient or donor - is a Georgia resident.     

In three years, Shane’s Rib Shack is proud to have raised over $30,000 for the Georgia Transplant Foundation and plan to continue their support for years to come. Shane’s Rib Shack founder, Shane Thompson, has always been an avid community supporter. For updates on Shane’s Rib Shack’s community involvement, store openings and promotions follow Shane’s Rib Shack on Facebook, Twitter or visit their website at http://www.shanesribshack.com.

Shane’s Rib Shack currently has locations throughout the state of Georgia, including metro Atlanta, Athens, Brunswick, Hinesville, St. Simons Island, Statesboro and Savannah.  Additionally, Shane’s has restaurants in the following states:  Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Arizona, Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Kentucky and New York.  For a complete list of locations and franchise information, please visithttp://www.shanesribshack.com. 

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About Shane’s Rib Shack

Shane's Rib Shack is a true American rib shack, known for its slow-cooked ribs, hand-chopped chicken and pork, and many southern sides to compliment each plate.  The original shack was founded in 2002, in rural McDonough, Ga. by Shane Thompson, who started the restaurant with his grandfather's secret BBQ sauce.  Since becoming a franchised restaurant in 2004, Shane's Rib Shack has grown to become the country's fastest growing fast-casual barbecue concept.  Shane’s Rib Shack was selected as #56 on the Fast Casual Movers and Shakers list of 2009 and selected to Franchise Times Fast 55 list, highlighting the very best of the Fast Casual industry’s over 600 restaurants.  Shane’s Rib Shack currently operates more than 60 locations.  For more information, visithttp://www.shanesribshack.com. 

About The Georgia Transplant Foundation

The mission of the Georgia Transplant Foundation is to help meet the needs of organ transplant candidates, living donors, recipients and their families by providing information and education regarding organ transplantation, granting financial assistance and being an advocate for sustaining and enriching lives everyday.

The Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) was founded in 1992 by Tommy Smith, a kidney transplant recipient. Today, GTF is the primary source for solid organ transplant assistance in Georgia, with 85 percent of funds raised directly supporting assistance programs. GTF is a 501(c)(3) organization funded through the generosity of the Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust, foundations, corporations and individuals. For more information, please visitwww.gatransplant.org.