The New Miami Subs Grill Raises Over $8,000 in Support of Muscular Dystrophy Association with Shamrocks against Dystrophy Fundraiser
The New Miami Subs Grill provided customers with an opportunity show their support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, April 18, 2013
Through the month of February to March 17, St. Patrick's Day, The New Miami Subs Grill provided customers with an opportunity show their support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) by purchasing a $1 or $5 shamrock at any Florida location during the MDA's annual Shamrocks Against Dystrophy fundraiser. The New Miami Subs Grill has announced that they have raised over $8,000 through the program, with the Sample Road location taking the lead.All proceeds raised during the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy fundraiser help send children ages 6-17 affected by neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp. This one-of-a-kind camp experience offers a wide range of activities geared to the abilities of campers, including fishing, swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts and nature study, and provides an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and build self-confidence. The $8,000 raised by The New Miami Subs Grill will send 10 children to MDA Summer Camp.
MDA annually sponsors nearly 80 weeklong summer camp sessions, serving 3,500 children across the country and in Puerto Rico. The cost of sending one child to MDA Summer Camp is $800.
ABOUT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA was the first nonprofit organization to be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Medical Association "for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity."
ABOUT MIAMI SUBS
The New Miami Subs Grill, a South Florida company, has been serving great food for over 20 years with the first true Miami Subs restaurant opening in 1988. The iconic franchise chain beloved by fans worldwide, has grown to become Florida's largest regional sub and grill chain featuring world famous Philly cheesesteaks, wings, gyros and fresh Angus Steak burgers. Delivery, beer, wine, Dom Perignon and breakfast available in select locations. Miami Subs currently has locations in Florida and South Carolina, with four locations slated to begin opening in Guyana. With the announcement of equity partner, international music sensation Pitbull, the South Florida staple is in growth mode and in the midst of aggressive expansion efforts, both domestically and abroad. For franchising and other information, visit http://www.miamisubs.com or follow @MiamiSubs on Twitter and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/miamisubsgrill.
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