Make-A-Wish^® New Jersey

(Feb. 28, 2025) Make-A-Wish New Jersey is honored to partner with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the 15th Annual March Month of Giving, a nationwide campaign dedicated to supporting local charities. Throughout March, 130 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across New Jersey will come together to raise critical funds, culminating in the highly anticipated Day of Giving on March 26, when 100 percent of sales will be donated to Make-A-Wish New Jersey. This is the 6th year of the sub shop’s partnership with Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Since the partnership began, Jersey Mike’s Subs has raised over $2.1 Million for Make-A-Wish New Jersey, helping to grant over 250 wishes to children with critical illnesses in local communities throughout the state.Since the Month of Giving campaign began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $113 million for local charities.

How to Support Make-A-Wish New Jersey in the Month of Giving:

• Month-Long Fundraising: Throughout March, Jersey Mike’s locations will encourage donations to Make-A-Wish New Jersey through in-store promotions and weekly specials. Customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3, or $5 when placing their order
• Day of Giving – March 26: On this special day, 100 percent of sales – not just profit –  from participating Jersey Mike’s locations will go directly to Make-A-Wish New Jersey to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

“We are humbled and grateful to once again be selected as a chosen charity during the Month of Giving,” shared Tom Weatherall, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey. “We are thankful for the generosity of our friends at Jersey Mike’s along with their customers whose support helps us  transform the lives of the children we serve. Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving is an incredible opportunity for communities to come together in support of organizations that make a lasting difference, like Make-A-Wish New Jersey.”

“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 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.

For more information on how to get involved, visit Make-A-Wish New Jersey or follow along on social media for updates @makewishnj on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or X.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey Contact          

Chris Bogusz, Chief of Staff & COO Make-A-Wish New Jersey
cbogusz@nj.wish.org / 609-371-9474