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TravelCenters of America LLC raises over $400,000 for St. Jude's

Thu. November 20, 2008; Posted: 03:52 PM
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WESTLAKE, Ohio, Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TRAVW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- TravelCenters of America LLC, through its TA and Petro branded locations nationwide raised $410,961 for the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) in October through the 15th annual Halloween Pumpkin Promotion. The 2008 money raised from customers and employees was one of the highest amounts raised by any corporate partner for this month-long promotion.

During the promotion, employees and customers at participating TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Centers made $1 donations to St. Jude to support its fight against catastrophic childhood diseases. Customers could make the donation while dining at the company's full-service restaurants or while visiting the travel stores. In return, the donors had the opportunity to write their names on pumpkin-themed pinups, which were displayed through the month of October.

"TravelCenters of America and Petro are very proud to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in its mission to save children's lives. Our participation in the annual pumpkin promotion gives our hard-working employees and customers the opportunity to do something good for the children treated by St. Jude's and take an active role fighting childhood cancers. " said Tom O'Brien, CEO of TravelCenters.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities throughout the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

About TravelCenters of America LLC

TravelCenters of America LLC (TA), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio is a leading travel center business in 41 states and Canada operating under the TravelCenters of America and Petro brands. With convenient locations on interstate exits, TA offers its customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, full and quick-service restaurants, heavy truck maintenance services, 24-hour convenience stores, electronic communication (WiFi) and other services --- all within large, high traffic facilities. For more information on TravelCenters of America, please visit www.tatravelcenters.com.

SOURCE: TravelCenters of America

TravelCenters of America Tom Liutkus, 440-808-7364 liutkus.tom@tatravelcenters.com

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