CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Team New York Special Olympics is heading to the USA Games, and a special partnership is helping them get there.
Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout New York are participating in the 16th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign.
During March, Jersey Mike’s customers will have the option to round up their purchase or make a donation when placing their order to help nearly 100 New York athletes get to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
To end the Month of Giving campaign, the sandwich shop will have “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 25, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 percent of the day’s sales, not just profit, to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games delegations.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place June 20–26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Games will be one of the largest and most inclusive sporting events in the country, bringing together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and an estimated 75,000 fans from all 50 states.
Special Olympics New York is sending 82 outstanding athletes and Unified partners from communities across the state to compete in 12 sports.
To get involved or to donate to Special Olympics New York, click here.
Jersey Mike’s hopes to exceed last year’s record-breaking national fundraising total of $30 million. Since the Month of Giving began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $143 million for local charities.