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Jimmy John's donates $1 million to families of fallen, disabled soldiers

July 29, 2014

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches announced today it is donating $1 million to benefit families of America's fallen and disabled military service men and women through the Folds of Honor Foundation.

Jimmy John's will make the donation on Sept. 13 at the Jimmy John's Freaky Fast 300 powered by Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway.

"Through the stars aligning and a gentleman's handshake, we are honored to support Folds of Honor," said Jimmy John Liautaud, CEO and founder of Jimmy John's, in a company press release. "Jimmy John's is proud to be an American company and is privileged to aid families of veterans through this American charity."

Jimmy John's sponsored NASCAR driver, Kevin Harvick, will also be driving his Freaky Fast #5 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, which is now co-branded with Folds of Honor Foundation.