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Jersey Mike’s Subs raises more than $600,000 for 66 different local charities During Nationwide “Month of Giving”
Wrap-Up Press Release
Tens of thousands of Jersey Mike’s Subs aficionados throughout the country made a difference this March during Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” by helping to raise more than $600,000 for 66 different local charities nationwide. The campaign was held in celebration of the East Coast-style sub franchise’s 55th Anniversary.
Throughout the month, customers made donations to local charities at area Jersey Mike’s stores. Customers making a $5 donation received six specially branded Jersey Mike’s Silly Bandz and a coupon for a free chip and a drink. One hundred percent (100%) of Silly Bandz sales were donated to the local charity. A percentage of sales during the month were also donated.
The campaign culminated on March 28 with “Make a Difference Day” when customers all around the country were invited to make a minimum contribution of $1 to their local Jersey Mike’s store’s chosen charity in exchange for a free regular size sub or, in some markets, a “buy one regular sub, get one free” offer. The hope was that people would be inspired to give even more -- and they did.
“Due to the generosity of our customers and franchisees, we were able to bring needed funds to deserving, yet often under-capitalized, organizations,” said Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems. “The groups, from hospitals to youth organizations, make our communities vital and we are proud to support their efforts.”
Long before the term “cause-related marketing” even existed, Cancro was practicing it. Only 17 years old when he bought a small but immensely popular sub shop on the Jersey Shore in 1956, Cancro was so impressed by the spirit of giving back demonstrated by local business owners that, from the start, he ensured “giving - making a difference in someone’s life” was a key part of Jersey Mike’s mission along with making the best sub sandwich in the industry.
Next up, Jersey Mike’s is launching a six-month fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. For this campaign, the company is upping the ante, based on its past successes, to raise even more for the charity.
About Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 500 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic Northeast style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with 55 years ago. The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com .
Supported Charities & Total Raised
* Combined Total for LA Area
What Our Charities Are Saying
We are very appreciative of Jersey Mike’s efforts to support thousands struggling with hunger in the Charlottesville area. We encourage the community to get involved and visit Jersey Mike’s to see how you can play a simple yet significant role in their efforts.
Ruth E. Jones
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
“The March of Dimes Virginia Chapter Greater Blue Ridge Divisionis honored to be chosen by Jersey Mike’s for their special Month of Giving promotion….” Tina Cannon, Community Director states. “The March of Dimes works to achieve the goal that every baby is born healthy and achieves our mission through extensive research, education and advocacy. Jersey Mike’s is our “Champion for Babies” as they give back to our community and to March of Dimes to help us achieve our mission which is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
The March of Dimes Virginia Chapter
"National Brain Tumor Society is honored to be chosen by Jersey Mike’s for their special Month of Giving promotion," said Community Events Manager Bethany Firem. "We are able to support the vast needs of the brain tumor community through the fundraising efforts and generosity of supporters like Jersey Mike’s."
Bethany Firem
National Brain Tumor Society
“Jersey Mike’s Subs is doing their part to provide for the safety of our loved ones with Autism. This fundraising effort will provide the equipment necessary to supply more children with Project Lifesaver Tracking Wristbands assuring their recovery if they go lost or missing. Thank you Jersey Mike’s for giving us the opportunity to protect our children. Please do your part and visit a Jersey Mike’s store. You can make the difference!”
Amy Gary, AAF ED
Autism Advocate Foundation, Inc.
“While Child Advocates is thrilled to be included in the Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving, we know – as Jersey Mike’s customers – that giving back is more than a month-long endeavor for them,” says Child Advocates, Inc. CEO Sonya Galvan. “Since making a difference in peoples’ lives is the root of our mission and a key part of the Jersey Mike’s corporate culture, our partnership with them is not only a perfect fit, but also a great pleasure to be a part of.”
Child Advocates
“The Arthritis Foundation is elated to join with the Topeka Jersey Mike’s Subs during the Month of Giving promotion. Our local Jersey Mike’s Subs has always given back to the community and to the Arthritis Foundation over the past decade. Thanks Jersey Mike’s Subs for helping the 575,000 Kansans who have doctor-diagnosed arthritis”.
Patty Dick
Arthritis Foundation, Topeka
We at STAR feel so honored to have Jersey Mike’s partner with us to help make the world a better place for our neighbors dealing with disabilities or other special challenges. The miracles we witness through the pairing of horse with participant is a wonder to behold... first words, first smiles, first steps, first caring. We appreciate the opportunity to share our stories with the community.
Lynn K. Petr
STAR
"Through valuable local partners like Jersey Mike’s, Communities In Schools is working hard to provide our local teens the support services needed in order to succeed! Please help us make a difference in the lives our children and encourage everyone you know to enjoy a delicious Jersey Mike’s meal during the March Month of Giving campaign!"
Jill Rogers
Communities In Schools
“Community Partnership is vital to our organization, not just in terms of finances, but also because through such partnership we are able to reach more individuals, youth, and families within our community with our message of living healthy and drug-free lives. Over the years, Jersey Mike’s has continued to be a great partner in our mission through their support of Red Ribbon Week, our annual Golf Tournament, and so much more. We at Greenville Family Partnership are very grateful for all Jersey Mike’s has done for us and for our community.”
Carol Reeves
Greenville Family Partnership
Hasbro Children’s Hospital is thrilled to be joining forces with Jersey Mike’s in a March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign which will culminate in a nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Make a Difference Day” on March 28! Donations made at any Jersey Mike’s location in the area will go to support the children at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
Maggie Casey
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
We are so grateful to Jersey Mike’s in helping us bring hope, help and smiles to families with a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis. These kids don’t have a voice and it is up to us to make sure that these children have a chance of beating cancer. They are our future!
The Sam Bish Foundation
We are very grateful to Jersey Mike’s for their generosity through the Month of Giving in helping the Union Mission provide for hungry and hurting men, women and children in our community.
Linda Jones
Union Mission
“The Food Bank is so appreciative of Jersey Mikes support of mission – to make sure no one goes hungry in Central & Eastern North Carolina.”
Jennifer M. Caslin
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
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“Levine Children’s Hospital was built by philanthropy and continues to grow and expand thanks to great companies like Jersey Mike’s Subs,” said Mark Griffith of Carolinas HealthCare Foundation. “We are honored to be the beneficiary of their Month of Giving and encourage everyone to stop by their local, favorite Jersey Mike’s Subs to support Levine Children’s Hospital.” Carolinas HealthCare Foundation
We appreciate Jersey Mike’s and Mike Salem for all your efforts in helping to raise money for The Brynn Monahan Charity Open and Color Your Corner. All money raised will go a long way in brightening the lives of some great local kids that face multiple medical challenges.
Debbie Monahan
"We are excited that Jersey Mike’s Subs has chosen to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with their fund-raising efforts once again this year, said Laura Lee Potter, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Coordinator for University Health Systems Children’s Hospital. "It is through the generosity and support of our corporate sponsors such as Jersey Mike’s Subs and their dedicated employees and customers that we are able to provide the very best medical care to sick and injured children. This a wonderful opportunity for the people of eastern North Carolina to join together in making miracles happen for the children in our region."
Children’s Miracle Network
“The American Red Cross provides comfort, safety and hope to 1 in every 10 people in the triangle” said Barry Porter, American Red Cross Regional Director. The American Red Cross depends upon volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. It is partners like Jersey Mike’s and programs like their month of giving that makes it possible for the Red Cross to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.”
American Red Cross
Triangle Area Chapter
Boys and Girls Clubs of East Texas would like to thank Jersey Mike’s for helping us help the kids who need us the most!
Christy Galbraith
Boys and Girls Clubs of East Texas
“Jersey Mike’s makes a quality sub, and Cedar Lake delivers quality service and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We think that makes for a great partnership in Louisville.”
H. James Richardson
Cedar Lake Inc.
We appreciate the support of the community and Jersey Mike’s for selecting United Rehabilitation Services as the Month of Giving Charity Recipient" said Dennis Grant, Executive Director of URS. "We are proud of our 55-year history of providing programs and services to children and adults with Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Developmental Disorders and many other disabilities. 100% of the donations received from Jersey Mikes will stay in our community to serve local children and adults," he added.
Dennis Grant
United Rehabilitation Services (URS)
"Seattle Children’s Hospital is thrilled to be the beneficiary of Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving. Funds raised through this promotion will help us provide the best care for our patients and families."
Michele Smith
Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees
Special Olympics Indiana is thrilled to partner with Jersey Mike’s Subs in the Month of Giving promotion. Jersey Mike’s Subs has been a strong supporter of our Polar Plunge event to benefit Special Olympics Indiana for the last three years. The proceeds from the Month of Giving fundraiser will help support the nation’s largest Special Olympics basketball tournament.
Scott Furnish
Special Olympics Indiana
On behalf of Children’s Hospital Foundation I would like to thank Jersey Mike’s Subs for doing their Month of Giving for our benefit. It is because of organizations like Jersey Mike’s Subs that allow Children’s Hospital Foundation to provide financial support needed to Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
Stephanie Allan
Children’s Hospital Foundation
"The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is delighted to partner with Jersey Mike’s Subs to raise autism awareness in our community, and give us this opportunity to raise funds to support our mission," said Emily Levine, Autism Society Executive Director.
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, the state’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Autism Society
"Fairview Park City Schools supports Jersey Mike’s for their Month of Giving," said Fairview Park City School District Superintendent Brion Deitsch. "Support from our community is beneficial to have when educating tomorrow’s leaders. Together we are all learning to believe and achieve."
Fairview Park City Schools
“We want to thank Jersey Mike’s for choosing the Pittsburgh Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure as a charity partner. We are thrilled that they are raising funds and helping us to fulfill our promise of a world without breast cancer.”
Kathy Purcell
Executive Director
"Jersey Mike’s Emerald Coast team (in Florida’s panhandle) is definitely focused on community involvement. We can always depend on Dan McDonald and his local franchises for scrumptous and prompt service with a smile. Whether its serving boxed lunches to 150 triathlon volunteers, providing subs to golfers out on "the links" at our Charity Golf Classic or delivering lunch for a board meeting, we recognize Jersey Mike’s Subs as a staunch supporter of Sacred Heart Health System. Thank you Jersey Mike’s!"
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
"The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is honored to be chosen by Jersey Mike’s for their special Month of Giving promotion," said Director of Development Elizabeth Schiff.
"We are able to provide a structured, safe and fun place for over 25,000 youth with the support of tremendous corporate partners such as Jersey Mike’s through their fundraising efforts and generosity."
Jonathan Greene
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
We are very thankful to Jersey Mike’s for their support of the EAMC Foundation and the programs of East Alabama Medical Center. Providing high quality, compassionate health care to our community drives everything we do. We appreciate it when local businesses join us by supporting our mission and give back to their local community.
Julia O. Pipes
EAMC Foundation
“It has been a pleasure working with Jersey Mike’s. We are honored that Danny Malamis and Team Washington are supporting The Muscular Dystrophy Association. All of the donations stay local and enables the MDA to provide clinic visits, durable medical equipment loans and repairs, support group sessions and a fully accessible summer camp to kids ages six to 17. We love Jersey Mike’s and are so grateful for their support!”
Marisa Danto
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation is honored to have been chosen as the recipient of Jersey’s Mike’s Month of Giving. Every dollar raised through this partnership will go to support the many programs funded by the LMC Foundation, which work to ensure that all in our community have access to the quality health services they need. From providing prescriptions and life-saving treatment, to awarding nursing scholarships, the Foundation works to keep our community healthy today, and tomorrow. The support received from generous donors enables the Foundation to touch the lives of those in our community each and everyday, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of your support.
Timothy M. James
Lexington Medical Center Foundation
“Helping Hand Home for Children is excited to partner with Jersey Mikes during the March Month of Giving program. This support enables us to continue providing the best possible care available to our children. The young boys and girls we serve have suffered extreme abuse and neglect. Our goal is to treat the past but emphasize the hope tomorrow brings our children.” Ted Keyser, Executive Director at Helping Hand Home for Children.
Julie Freeman
Helping Hand Home for Children
“Support from our local community is critical to working to end homelessness in the Big Bend. We value the opportunity to partner with Jersey Mike’s and encourage everyone to enjoy a Jersey Mike’s meal while making a difference in our local community’s efforts to end homelessness,” said Susan Pourciau, Executive Director of the Big Bend Homeless Coalition.
Destiny Tolbert
Big Bend Homeless Coalition
We are pleased to be partnering with Jersey Mike’s during The Month of Giving Promotion. Jersey Mike’s efforts will help us achieve our goal of curing blood cancer. Hats off to Jersey Mike’s for leading the way in community involvement.
Paul Jeter
LLS South Carolina
"Levine Children’s Hospital was built by philanthropy and continues to grow and expand thanks to great companies like Jersey Mike’s Subs,” said Mark Griffith of Carolinas HealthCare Foundation. “We are honored to be the beneficiary of their Month of Giving and encourage everyone to stop by their local, favorite Jersey Mike’s Subs to support Levine Children’s Hospital.”
Children’s Miracle Network
When we learned that Ryan’s Quest was the chosen charity for the "Month of Giving" promotion, we were very excited and honored. Ryan’s favorite lunch spot is Jersey Mike’s. As we became familiar with this quaint, friendly, & fresh sandwich shop due to Ryan’s likings; the owners also became familiar with Ryan and his signature sandwich-the turkey & cheese wrap with honey mustard.
After months of our weekly visits, we were also able to introduce the owners and staff to Ryan’s Quest. Jersey Mike’s of Hamilton has been a proud supporter of our annual golf tournament for two years. We appreciate their support and belief in our mission to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are both proud and honored to be recognized as the charity for this promotion.
Thank you again for your support!
Maria & David Schultz
Ryan’s Quest
It is said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” As you eat the most wonderful subs made during March, you will also be supporting CASA and the advocacy we provide for children in the Tri-Cities. Thank you Jersey Mike’s for ‘giving back’ by helping CASA to expedite safe and permanent homes for neglected children coming to the attention of our juvenile courts in our communities through this promotion. CASA is most proud to be chosen to be Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving charity.
Connie Steere
CASA
“We are so thankful for the support from Jersey Mike’s and the DFW community in 2010 that allowed us to provide funding for these critical research initiatives that provide hope to pediatric cancer patients. Every advancement in curing pediatric cancer has come through research but cancer is still the #1 cause of death by disease in American children. We hope the DFW community will support the Month of Giving in an even bigger way this year and support our vision of a day when all children are living cancer free.”
Evelyn E. Costolo
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
“Jersey Mike’s has been a friend of the FoodBank for many years and we are proud to be part of this generous effort to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from the effects of hunger.”
Thanks to everyone at Jersey Mike’s for supporting the FoodBank.
Susan Kelly
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Intro Press Release
Jersey Mike’s Subs Teams Up With Local Charities For Month Of Giving In March
Jersey Mike’s Subs Stores are joining forces with their local charities in a March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. The campaign will culminate in a nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Make A Difference Day” on March 28.
During the month of March, customers can make a donation to local charities at their local Jersey Mike’s store. Customers making a $5 donation will receive six specially branded Jersey Mike’s Silly Bandz and a coupon for a free chip and a drink. One hundred percent (100%) of Silly Bandz sales will be donated to the selected charity.
“Make A Difference Day” will take place at Jersey Mike’s stores nationwide to benefit more than 60 different charities in celebration of the Northeast-style sub franchise’s 55 th Anniversary. On March 28, everyone is invited to make a minimum contribution of a dollar in exchange for special offers at each local Jersey Mike’s Store... although the hope is that customers will respond by giving even more.
Long before “cause-related marketing” became popular, reaching out to the community was a key component of Jersey Mike’s mission. All franchise owners find ways to support their neighbors and employees are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents as well.
“Early on I learned from my mentors, local businesspeople, the importance of giving back to the community,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO. “That is the model I chose for Jersey Mike’s and we have been doing it since the beginning. The philosophy of giving back is important to us and that’s why we chose to celebrate the milestone marking our 55 th year with our first ever ‘Make a Difference Day’, a national effort to ensure deserving charities get the funding they need.”
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About Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s, a sub sandwich franchise with more than 500 stores open and under development nationwide, has a long history of community involvement and support. Started at the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s serves authentic Northeast style subs on fresh baked bread – the same recipe it started with 55 years ago. The company’s mission is to bring its customers the highest quality, freshest made sub in the industry and give back to the communities in which it operates. A store locator and franchise information for Jersey Mike’s can be found at www.jerseymikes.com .