{"id":184755,"date":"2024-11-13T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=184755"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:05:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:05:43","slug":"jersey-mikes-subs-raises-4-3-million-to-support-best-buddies-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/2024\/11\/13\/jersey-mikes-subs-raises-4-3-million-to-support-best-buddies-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs Raises $4.3 Million to Support Best Buddies International"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fundraising took place on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, when Jersey Mike\u2019s donated 20 percent of sales at nearly 3,000 locations nationwide to raise funds and awareness for the organization\u2019s mission of inclusion (see national TV commercial<\/a> featuring Best Buddies participants).<\/p>\n \u201cMany thanks to our customers who stopped by for a sub this weekend and helped us raise $4.3 million to support Best Buddies\u2019 important work building a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive,\u201d said Peter Cancro, Founder and CEO, Jersey Mike\u2019s Franchise Systems, Inc.<\/p>\n “Grateful is an understatement for how I feel about Peter Cancro and the entire Jersey Mike\u2019s family of stores,” said Anthony K. Shriver, founder, chairman and CEO of Best Buddies International. “Their generosity will enable Best Buddies to truly change the lives of countless individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For that, I am eternally thankful.”[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] About Best Buddies<\/u><\/strong> About Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs<\/u><\/strong> Contact: Kyle Potvin, kpotvin@splashllc.com<\/a>, 917-838-4500<\/p>\n
\nBest Buddies\u00ae<\/sup> is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated\u202fto establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 12 formal programs \u2014 <\/span><\/span>Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Eunie\u2019s Buddies<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014 engage participants in<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>each of the 50 states and in 45<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>countries, positively <\/span>impacting<\/span> the lives of <\/span>nearly one<\/span> million people with and without disabilities around the world.<\/span><\/span> In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\nJersey Mike\u2019s Subs serves authentic fresh sliced\/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread \u2014 the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike\u2019s local communities is reflected in its mission statement \u201cGiving\u2026making a difference in someone\u2019s life.\u201d Visit jerseymikes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n