Jersey Mike's Raises More Than $900K For Cancer For College

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – The 188 Jersey Mike's Subs franchises in Los Angeles and Orange counties, Inland Empire and nearby regions raised a collective $900,659 for Cancer For College during the chain's 9th Annual “Month of Giving” in March. Three other Jersey Mike's in Los Angeles also contributed to the effort, raising $8,520 for City of Hope, company officials said.

During the monthlong fundraiser, customers were invited to donate to Cancer for College when they stopped by the restaurants, or City of Hope at eateries in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and one of the Northridge shops.

On March 27, 100 percent of the day’s sales went to the business' designated charity: Cancer for College, a charity that awards scholarships to low-income, high achieving cancer survivors; or City of Hope, a regional comprehensive cancer center.

Nationwide, the 2019 effort raised a record amount of more than $7.3 million, according to management.

“I would like to thank our extraordinary customers, franchise owners, team members and charity partners who helped us raise the most ever during Jersey Mike’s 9th Annual Month of Giving in March,” said Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s, a New Jersey-based sandwich chain, founded in the 1950s.

“Our mission statement has always been focused on making a difference in people’s lives, and the record-setting amount raised this March will go a long way toward supporting the good work of our local partner charities.”

Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide have raised more than $41 million for charities and have distributed more than 2 million free sub sandwiches to numerous causes. For more information about Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving, click here.