Jersey Mike's raises more than $100K for Riley Hospital for Children

Written By Abby James

The company also raised money for other Indiana charities, including Hoosier Burn Camp, Pets Alive and Food Finders.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country raised more than $21 million to help local charities during the company's 13th annual Month of Giving in March.

Throughout the month, Jersey Mike's locations accepted donations, and on the company's Day of Giving on March 29, nearly 2,500 restaurants donated 100% of sales to local charities.

Indiana locations raised money for the following charities:

  • Riley Hospital for Children: $100,451

  • Hoosier Burn Camp: $30,400

  • Special Olympics Kentucky: $22,831

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern Lake Michigan Region: $22,242

  • Chicago Blackhawks Foundation: $13,912 

  • Pets Alive: $11,512

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley: $12,769

  • Food Finders: $8,504

"We were humbled to see how our customers came out in droves to support their local charities on Day of Giving," said Caroline Jones, senior vice president of Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc., and daughter of founder Peter Cancro. "Day of Giving is our busiest day, and we look forward to it all year. Thank you to our customers, franchise owners, team members and charity partners for making a difference!"

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Abby James
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