Posted 2:48 am Saturday, July 07, 2012
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Jersey Mike’s Raising Funds For Arlington Cemetery Wreaths
Jersey Mike’s restaurants are collecting donations for their annual “Christmas in July” event, a nationwide fundraising and awareness building campaign for Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit dedicated to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization coordinates wreath laying ceremonies each December at Arlington, Va., as well as hundreds of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond, according to a written release.
Jersey Mike’s restaurants throughout the nation will collect donations and match them for this nonprofit organization until the deadline on July 15.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit dedicated to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization coordinates wreath laying ceremonies each December at Arlington, Va., as well as hundreds of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond, according to a written release.
Jersey Mike’s restaurants throughout the nation will collect donations and match them for this nonprofit organization until the deadline on July 15.
“As we celebrate our nation’s independence, Jersey Mike’s proudly joins and supports Wreaths Across America in its mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their families, and Teach our children the value of freedom,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO, in the release. “This year, we hope to raise enough money for Wreaths Across America to place a wreath at every fallen hero’s headstone at Arlington National Cemetery.”
Customers can donate to the cause by selecting a $1, $3 or $5 tear-off sheet and presenting it at the register.
Additionally, if Jersey Mike’s gets 100,000 “likes” on its Facebook page by July 15, the company will donate an additional $25,000 to the organization.
“The biggest danger to our country isn’t what’s going on with the economy or with politicians fighting over opposing ideas. The biggest danger is that our kids don’t learn the value of freedom and make a connection with their heritage,” Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America, said in the written release. “When children place that wreath and they read the name of someone who gave up their life at 19, they start to make a connection. We are so appreciative for the continued support of Jersey Mike’s Subs. Without them and other sponsors, we would not be able to do what we do each year.”
Customers can donate to the cause by selecting a $1, $3 or $5 tear-off sheet and presenting it at the register.
Additionally, if Jersey Mike’s gets 100,000 “likes” on its Facebook page by July 15, the company will donate an additional $25,000 to the organization.
“The biggest danger to our country isn’t what’s going on with the economy or with politicians fighting over opposing ideas. The biggest danger is that our kids don’t learn the value of freedom and make a connection with their heritage,” Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America, said in the written release. “When children place that wreath and they read the name of someone who gave up their life at 19, they start to make a connection. We are so appreciative for the continued support of Jersey Mike’s Subs. Without them and other sponsors, we would not be able to do what we do each year.”
