You can help in the research and treatment of childhood cancers and other catastrophic diseases and you don’t even have to go to medical school to do so.

You can help just by going out to eat.

And a meal out is much cheaper than medical school.

This Monday (September 26), Chili’s Grill and Bar will donate 100% of its net profits for the day to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The fundraising day is part of Chili’s annual “Create-A-Pepper” campaign to fight childhood cancer and to raise funds for the hospital.

Participants can also enlist friends to donate funds to the hospital and earn free food items from Chili’s.

Since partnering with St. Jude in 2002, the restaurant has donated over $35 million for the hospital.

Head to the “Create-A-Pepper” website for more info and to invite friends, set up a reminder email, add to your online calendar and RSVP on Facebook.

Chili’s Grill and Bar restaurants can be found throughout the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Redlands, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Montclair, Chino Hills, Beaumont, Victorville, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.