Jersey Mike's Donates All Sales to Special Olympics on Annual Day of Giving

Marylanders encouraged to visit Jersey Mike's locations on March 25 to support local Special Olympics athletes headed to the USA Games.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:03am

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On March 25, Jersey Mike's Subs locations across Maryland and the country will donate 100% of their sales to support Special Olympics athletes attending the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota. This is part of Jersey Mike's annual Day of Giving, where over 3,200 restaurants nationwide will raise an expected $30 million for the cause.

Why it matters

The partnership between Jersey Mike's and Special Olympics provides critical funding and visibility to help empower athletes with intellectual disabilities and promote their inclusion in the community. This fundraiser is especially meaningful for the 69 Maryland athletes who will represent the state at the upcoming USA Games.

The details

At the Jersey Mike's location in Halethorpe, they typically make around 300 sandwiches per day, but that number is expected to double on March 25 as customers flock to support the cause. 100% of sales at all Maryland Jersey Mike's restaurants, as well as across the country, will go directly to local Special Olympics athletes attending the USA Games.

  • Jersey Mike's annual Day of Giving will take place on March 25, 2026.
  • The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in June 2026 in Minnesota.

The players

Jim Schmutz

President and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland.

Victoria Waight

Regional manager with Jersey Mike's.

Trevor Golden

Special Olympics athlete from Montgomery County who will represent Maryland in soccer at the USA Games.

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What they’re saying

“We love their mission to empower the athletes' inclusion and give opportunities to people who need it.”

— Victoria Waight, Regional manager, Jersey Mike's

“Across the country, we expect to raise over $30 million — unbelievable outpouring of commitment to our Special Olympics athletes.”

— Jim Schmutz, President and CEO, Special Olympics Maryland

“My soccer team is representing Maryland at the USA Games. I've won tons of medals.”

— Trevor Golden

What’s next

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The takeaway

This partnership between Jersey Mike's and Special Olympics demonstrates the power of the business community to support and uplift athletes with intellectual disabilities, providing them with life-changing opportunities to compete, succeed, and be celebrated for their abilities.