Cannonball Kids’ cancer Surpasses Fundraising Goal During Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 27, 2024) – Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation (CKc), a non-profit dedicated to funding innovative research for pediatric cancer, is thrilled to announce the incredible results of their participation in Jersey Mike’s Subs Month of Giving campaign. During the initiative, Jersey Mike’s partnered with local charities across the country, and thanks to the generosity of their customers, CKc raised $273,105 in support of critical pediatric cancer research.
“We were so excited to partner with Cannonball Kids’ cancer in an effort that it can provide the hope of those fighting pediatric cancer,” said Frank Bergen, one of Jersey Mike’s Central Florida franchise owners. “Their innovative efforts are remarkable, and we are so grateful that Cannonball Kids cancer is an advocate for so many children.”
This impressive total surpasses CKc’s initial fundraising goal and marks a record-breaking achievement for the organization within the Central Florida region. The funds raised will directly benefit innovative research initiatives to improve treatments and outcomes for young warriors battling cancer.
“Being chosen as the local charity partner for Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving is an incredible honor,” said Dana Nichols, executive director at Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation. “We are deeply grateful for this generous initiative, which exemplifies Jersey Mike’s commitment to philanthropy and culture of giving back to the communities in which they serve.”
The Month of Giving campaign provided a powerful platform for CKc to raise awareness about pediatric cancer, which remains the leading cause of death by disease for children in America. Jersey Mike’s commitment to giving back to local communities significantly impacted CKc’s ability to continue funding innovative research that brings hope to countless families.
To learn more about CKc and its ongoing fight against childhood cancers, please visit https://cannonballkidscancer.org.
About Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation:
Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation’s mission is to fund innovative and accessible research for children fighting cancer to provide better treatments and quality of life and to educate for change. Their rigorous, relationship-based, invite-only grants process ensures that 94% of CKc-funded clinical trials are first-of-their-kind in the US. To date, CKc has awarded $3.9 million in funding for 36 research grants creating 787 options for treatment for children in 32 states, DC, Canada, Scotland, and Switzerland.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The “c” in cancer in the name Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation is intentionally lowercase to give the word “cancer” an inferior status.]
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