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Eat a Sub: Help a Patient Since 2013, Jersey Mike’s Subs in Laurinburg and Pembroke have raised almost $200,000 through the Scotland Memorial Foundation to support Scotland Cancer Treatment Center patients. Last year, customers eagerly stood in line to purchase their sub and helped raise over $24,000. Franchise owner Ron Gibson chose to support Scotland Cancer Treatment Center to honor his mom and dad who he lost to cancer. Since then, other family members have faced similar battles, so Ron and his family know firsthand the needs of patients seeking treatment. “Many of our patients need help with transportation, medication, wigs, and more,” said Jennifer Wilkes, director of the Cancer Center. “Jersey Mike’s financial support is vital to us providing the additional help our patients need.” The Cancer Center had 10,800 visits last year. Through donations from individuals and businesses like Jersey Mike’s, these patients were assisted with $58,000 this past year. During the month of March, customers are encouraged to donate or round up when buying their meal. On March 26, 100 percent of sales will support cancer patients. Orders can be placed by phone ahead of time. Order placed on the mobile app must be placed on March 26 to count towards the Day of Giving. “This is always such an exciting day to see all our friends and family come out to support such a worthy cause,” said Misty McMillan, executive director of the Foundation. “I’m always amazed at the smiles that are on each face while they wait in long lines. That’s true generosity.” The Day of Giving at Jersey Mike’s locations at 12280 McColl Road in Laurinburg and 409 West Third Street in Pembroke will benefit the Scotland Cancer Treatment Center. The Laurinburg location can be reached at 910-266-0013 and the Pembroke location can be reached at 910-521-4055.

Almost 100 donors came out to be recognized for their support of the health of our communities. “We have such generous folks in our communities, I’m grateful to be in a position where I see this generosity every day,” stated Misty McMillan executive director of the Foundation. We recognized 23 new Highland Society members with a Highland Society pin. They joined 143 other donors who reached the $1,000 level. Together these donors contributed around $650,000. Our new Highland Society Donors: Angelo’s Care Home, Inc. Baker Roofing Charlie Wallace – State Farm Insurance Dysphagia Voice Therapeutics PLLC Lab Corp of America Holdings Marlboro Academy LeQuinton Ellerbe Tyler & Whitney Graves Brandy Alfredson Hubert & Christi Meggs Emory Campbell Jamie Adams Travis Wallace & Jill McLester La’Toscha Campbell Mary Smith Nancy Ellerbe Rebecca Taylor Tamra Lowry Rhetson Companies Inc. Scotland Christian Academy Town of Pembroke, North Carolina Trinity Presbyterian School Valley Radiology We also recognized our Skye Club members who hold a lifetime membership in the Highland Society. This group has given a lifetime of $25,000 or more. We have 119 members and inducted 5 new members this year. Our new Skye Club members: Anonymous Apollo MD David & Jeannie Pope Derek & Dr. Shelly Lowery Priority One Home Healthcare A new part of our program began last year where we recognize a Friend of the Foundation for their efforts in volunteering and a Family of the Year for their philanthropic efforts. This year we named Allen and Meg Johnson our Friends of the Foundation for their work in the FUNd Run and Ritz. We recognized Alan Love and the Love Family for their generosity over the years, especially for our Scotland Cancer Treatment Center. During the evening, we heard from Richard, one of our patients who was helped in so many ways through our Community Health workers. The Foundation, through the generosity of our donors, helped provide $250,000 to support Community Health Workers and Paramedics to provide assistance and transportation for patients. Special thanks to Nancy Adcock, our Outreach Committee Chair, for her assistance with the event.