Chili's Seems they side with antivaxxer's

[doggie]

They cancel the anti vaxxer's fundraiser but then donate to them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/0 ... 01026.html

“While we remain committed to supporting the children and families affected by autism, we are canceling Monday's Give Back Event based on the feedback we heard from our guests," a Chili’s Grill & Bar spokesperson said to The Huffington Post in an email. "We believe autism awareness continues to be an important cause to our guests and team members, and we will find another way to support this worthy effort in the future with again our sole intention being to help families affected by autism."

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Enjoying a Triple Dipper at Chili's on Monday? Some of your money will be going toward anti-vaccination efforts.

On April 7, the restaurant chain will be donating 10 percent of customers' checks to the National Autism Association in honor of National Autism Awareness month. On its website, the NAA claims that vaccinations can expedite autism in "some, if not many, children."

Though the anti-vaccination movement has gained steam in recent years, more and more data shows that anti-vaccination efforts can result in outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles. The Center for Disease Control has repeatedly disputed the idea of a causal relationship between vaccinations and the development of autism in children.

On its website, the NAA doesn't make a definitive statement about vaccinations and autism, instead directing users to the National Vaccine Information Center, a nonprofit organization. In his book Denialism, journalist Michael Specter writes that the "NVIC is the most powerful anti-vaccine organization in America, and its relationship with the U.S. government consists almost entirely of opposing federal efforts aimed at vaccinating children."

Chili's has already felt backlash from its decision to donate proceeds to the NAA, issuing a defensive statement to its nearly 4 million Facebook fans on Friday.

[Evilbad]

It's already cancelled the whole thing.

[Jilli]

It's already cancelled the whole thing.

I hadn't heard that development, but I'm guess I'm thankful. When I first heard of it, I was like "Damn, I liked Chilli's" :?

[Evilbad]

http://kitchenette.jezebel.com/chilis-t ... socialflow

[FakePigtails]

They cancel the anti vaxxer's fundraiser but then donate to them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/0 ... 01026.html

“While we remain committed to supporting the children and families affected by autism, we are canceling Monday's Give Back Event based on the feedback we heard from our guests," a Chili’s Grill & Bar spokesperson said to The Huffington Post in an email. "We believe autism awareness continues to be an important cause to our guests and team members, and we will find another way to support this worthy effort in the future with again our sole intention being to help families affected by autism."

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Enjoying a Triple Dipper at Chili's on Monday? Some of your money will be going toward anti-vaccination efforts.

On April 7, the restaurant chain will be donating 10 percent of customers' checks to the National Autism Association in honor of National Autism Awareness month. On its website, the NAA claims that vaccinations can expedite autism in "some, if not many, children."

Though the anti-vaccination movement has gained steam in recent years, more and more data shows that anti-vaccination efforts can result in outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles. The Center for Disease Control has repeatedly disputed the idea of a causal relationship between vaccinations and the development of autism in children.

On its website, the NAA doesn't make a definitive statement about vaccinations and autism, instead directing users to the National Vaccine Information Center, a nonprofit organization. In his book Denialism, journalist Michael Specter writes that the "NVIC is the most powerful anti-vaccine organization in America, and its relationship with the U.S. government consists almost entirely of opposing federal efforts aimed at vaccinating children."

Chili's has already felt backlash from its decision to donate proceeds to the NAA, issuing a defensive statement to its nearly 4 million Facebook fans on Friday.

What everyone else said. The bolded came yesterday afternoon, after the bottom part describing the fundraiser. Between those two things they attempted to make it better by earmarking donations for a wandering-prevention box before deciding to scrap ties with the NAA altogether.

Edit: I'd encourage anyone who is glad Chili's canceled this fundraiser go thank them on their facebook page. A lot of pro-NAA people are giving them crap for "not caring about autistic kids" (despite that the NAA condoned "therapies" for autism that are quite dangerous).

[yetanothermeg]

Not sure why this is in Quiver full of snark. Its not related to fundies as far as I can tell.

[Mama Mia]

They cancel the anti vaxxer's fundraiser but then donate to them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/0 ... 01026.html

“While we remain committed to supporting the children and families affected by autism, we are canceling Monday's Give Back Event based on the feedback we heard from our guests," a Chili’s Grill & Bar spokesperson said to The Huffington Post in an email. "We believe autism awareness continues to be an important cause to our guests and team members, and we will find another way to support this worthy effort in the future with again our sole intention being to help families affected by autism."

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Enjoying a Triple Dipper at Chili's on Monday? Some of your money will be going toward anti-vaccination efforts.

On April 7, the restaurant chain will be donating 10 percent of customers' checks to the National Autism Association in honor of National Autism Awareness month. On its website, the NAA claims that vaccinations can expedite autism in "some, if not many, children."

Though the anti-vaccination movement has gained steam in recent years, more and more data shows that anti-vaccination efforts can result in outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles. The Center for Disease Control has repeatedly disputed the idea of a causal relationship between vaccinations and the development of autism in children.

On its website, the NAA doesn't make a definitive statement about vaccinations and autism, instead directing users to the National Vaccine Information Center, a nonprofit organization. In his book Denialism, journalist Michael Specter writes that the "NVIC is the most powerful anti-vaccine organization in America, and its relationship with the U.S. government consists almost entirely of opposing federal efforts aimed at vaccinating children."

Chili's has already felt backlash from its decision to donate proceeds to the NAA, issuing a defensive statement to its nearly 4 million Facebook fans on Friday.

Actually since they cancelled the event it would appear they are siding with the pro-vaccine side - not anti.

Many restaurants have " give back nights" where a portion of the receipts go to a particular cause. The suggestions for who to donate to generally come from customers.

It appears that they thought the National Autism Foundation is a worthy cause, offering a variety of services and programs, and were blind Sided when people protested that one small section regarding vaccines.

Restaurant chains will generally try to avoid any controversial non-profits being chosen....for obvious reasons.

[apple1]

I bought dog food at a national chain pet store a few days ago and I was asked "Would you like to donate for autism today?"

I am fairly certain the chain's directors never thought they were taking an anti-vax stand. I suspect they just thought they would help some kids with autism.

(This chain usually - and also still did on that day - asks if you want to donate a dollar for pet shelters).