JACKSON, TN – SUBWAY restaurants has launched the “Buy A Hero, Be A Hero” campaign in an effort to help fight Cancer in the West Tennessee area. 

During the promotion, customers are encouraged to visit participating SUBWAY restaurants from March 13 to May 21, 2017, and purchase the new Italian Hero sub. For every Italian Hero sold, SUBWAY® will donate 50 cents to the Kirkland Cancer Center. And, every dollar goes back into the local community to assist those undergoing cancer treatment.

Local West Tennessee SUBWAY restaurants have committed to a total donation of $1,500.

Subway customers can also donate directly to the cause at any of the participating restaurants until May 21.

“The Foundation and Kirkland Cancer Center are so blessed to have such a supportive community partner like Subway” says Frank McMeen, President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. “Last year’s Subway House sponsorship has now led to this wonderful campaign to benefit local Cancer patients in the West Tennessee community.”

In a partnership with the Kirkland Cancer Center and the Foundation, SUBWAY is a sponsor of a home for cancer patients needing assistance during their treatments. Subway House is a part of West Tennessee Healthcare’s current Hospitality House Program, which provides lodging for patients and families with travel constraints which would negatively impact their healthcare.

About the Kirkland Cancer Center:
The Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center opened December 16, 2013 and is redefining the healing process. The Kirkland Cancer Center includes state-of-the-art oncology treatment processes and inviting areas for treatment that instill a sense of promise in everyone who visits. As cancer medicine advances, we provide the best, safest options for our patients and also participate in clinical trials to advance cancer treatment and cancer cure research. At the Kirkland Cancer Center, Healing starts here.

About The Foundation:
The Foundation is a public, non-profit community foundation serving West Tennessee and beyond through community funds, donor advised funds, estate planning and endowment management. Now in its third decade, the Foundation serves as a conduit for donors to put their passions into action while bettering their communities and impacting lives. With more than $30 million in assets, the Foundation continues to serve as a catalyst for positive changes in children’s medical care, health care, education, the arts, and others causes throughout our communities.