Jersey Mike's Subs partners with Special Olympics Hawaii in March

HONOLULU — During Jersey Mike’s Subs annual Month of Giving throughout March, the company has teamed up with Special Olympics Hawaii so customers can make a donation at any Jersey Mike’s Subs in Hawaii – seven locations on Oahu and three on Maui – to the organization anytime they place an order.

Orders can be made in person and via the Jersey Mike’s Subs mobile app.

In addition, 100% of the proceeds from every purchase made at Jersey Mike’s Subs Hawaii locations on their “Day of Giving” on March 27 will be donated Special Olympics Hawaii.

“We are very grateful for the support of Jersey Mike’s Subs and their commitment to making an impact in the lives of our athletes as they pursue their dreams both on and off the training field,” said Tracey Bender, Special Olympics Hawaii’s Director of Development, in a news release. 

“Jersey Mike’s Subs has been incredible in their support of our Special Olympics athletes through employment opportunities, providing meals for our competitions, and their amazing financial generosity,” said Bender.

Since its starts in 2011, the company’s Month of Giving program has raised over $88 million for local charities, according to the release. This March, the company hopes to exceed last year’s national fundraising total of $21 million.

“I would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your family to visit Jersey Mike’s Subs throughout the month of March, and especially on Day of Giving when 100 percent of sales – every penny – goes to help a great local cause,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO, who started the company when he was only 17 years old.

Proceeds raised from the Month of Giving campaign will help Special Olympics Hawaii continue to provide free year-round sports training and competition and health, wellness and leadership initiatives to over 3,400 athletes throughout the state with intellectual disabilities.

Sarah Yamanaka covers news and events for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.