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Jersey Mike’s organizes 2-day fundraiser for breast cancer (updated)
Kimberly Redmond//September 27, 2024//
Jersey Mike’s Subs founder and CEO Peter Cancro (kneeling, center) celebrates the brand's 14th annual Day of Giving on March 27, 2024, in Point Pleasant Beach, where it all began. He is joined by the Jersey Mike’s team as well as Bunny Flanders (kneeling, right) and Leah DelPiano (standing, left) from local charity partner The Valerie Fund. - PROVIDED BY JERSEY MIKE'S
Jersey Mike’s Subs founder and CEO Peter Cancro (kneeling, center) celebrates the brand's 14th annual Day of Giving on March 27, 2024, in Point Pleasant Beach, where it all began. He is joined by the Jersey Mike’s team as well as Bunny Flanders (kneeling, right) and Leah DelPiano (standing, left) from local charity partner The Valerie Fund. - PROVIDED BY JERSEY MIKE'S
Jersey Mike’s organizes 2-day fundraiser for breast cancer (updated)
Kimberly Redmond//September 27, 2024//
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Listen to this articleThe results are in: Jersey Mike’s Subs raised $4.4 million to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation during its two-day campaign in September. BCRF president and CEO Donna McKay said, “We are so grateful to Jersey Mike’s for their incredible work in galvanizing their national network to support breast cancer research.”
Read more about the campaign in the original story below, posted Sept. 27.
Jersey Mike’s Subs is kicking off a fundraiser in support of lifesaving science to prevent and cure breast cancer.
On Sept. 28 and 29, the Manasquan-based fast-casual chain will donate 20% of sales from its nearly 3,000 locations nationwide to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the highest-rated breast cancer research organization in the U.S.
Donna McKay, president and chief executive officer of New York-headquartered BCRF, noted Jersey Mike’s “longstanding commitment to philanthropy.” She said her organization is “grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness of the critical need for research and for the support of our global legion of scientists.”
Founded in 1993, BCRF is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. By investing in the best minds in science to examine all aspects of the disease, from prevention to metastasis, BCRF aims to move society closer to finding a cure.
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In a statement, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO Peter Cancro said, “Everyone knows someone close to them who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We invite you to come into your local Jersey Mike’s this weekend to support lifesaving research and treatment innovations.”
Since its founding in 1956 as a small sandwich shop in Point Pleasant, Jersey Mike’s is now one of the fastest-growing quick-service restaurants in the U.S.
As part of its mission statement of “Giving … making a difference in someone’s life,” community outreach has remained a priority for Jersey Mike’s, with each of its stores regularly partnering with local charitable organizations as a way to give back.
Earlier this month, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation honored Cancro for his role in chairing its recently launched Be The Difference Campaign.
