Meet Bao: The Spirit of Strength
Inspired by the values celebrated through the Chinese Zodiac, P.F. Chang's is proud to introduce Spirit of the Zodiac, a special partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation. This year, Year of the Horse: The Spirit of Strength celebrates the horse's strength, courage, and resilience while helping bring comfort, hope, and joy to children facing hospital stays.
A Little Horse On A Big Mission.
Discover The Day Bao Became Brave, an online story about Bao’s journey as the Spirit of Strength horse and the power of courage, kindness, and hope.
Thank you for helping us bring comfort and joy to children with the Starlight Children's Foundation. Your generosity helped turn small acts of kindness into meaningful moments of hope.
Read Bao's StoryPurchase Bao, our Spirit of Strength horse plush, and we’ll donate one to a child in a Starlight-supported hospital. Our limited time Bao plush is selling fast, but don't worry there are other ways you can donate to the Starlight Children's Foundation
- Direct Donation: Donate directly through the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
As a thank you, guests who purchase Bao plush or donate $10+ in restaurant will receive a special offer. Together, we can turn small acts of kindness into meaningful moments of hope.
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*From 9/2–9/30/2026, purchase a limited-edition P.F. Chang’s Warrior Horse plush for $10 and P.F. Chang’s will donate an identical plush to Starlight Children’s Foundation. Available in-restaurant only at participating P.F. Chang’s locations (excluding Puerto Rico, airport, international, P.F. Chang’s To Go® and Pagoda Asian Grill by P.F. Chang’s™ locations), while supplies last. Guests who purchase a plush or donate $10 or more to Starlight Children’s Foundation will receive a surprise thank-you offer valid through 10/31/2026. Limit one thank-you offer per guest. Additional offer terms apply. Void where prohibited.
**From 9/2–9/30/2026, guests may voluntarily round up their checks to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation. P.F. Chang’s will donate 100% of the amount added to Starlight Children’s Foundation. Round-up donations of less than $10 do not qualify for the surprise thank-you offer. Participating locations only. Void where prohibited.
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