Newk’s Eatery will donate 20% of all gross sales to OCRA on ‘Lori’s Day, Sept. 24’
Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery introduced the return of its annual “Lori’s Day” occasion, a cornerstone of its long-standing Newk’s Cares initiative, which raises essential funds for Ovarian most cancers analysis. This yr’s “Lori’s Day” can be held on Sept. 24, with 20% of all gross sales from Newk’s Eatery areas nationwide donated to advancing ovarian most cancers analysis and supporting sufferers and their households.
Lori’s Day and the struggle in opposition to ovarian most cancers has a deeply private place within the coronary heart of Newk’s management. Lori Newcomb — the co-founder of Newk’s Cares and the late spouse of Newk’s Eatery Founder and Govt Chairman Chris Newcomb — battled with stage IIIC ovarian most cancers. Identified in 2013, she handed in 2019, inspiring the Newk’s Cares initiative that her daughter Madison Newcomb continues to champion. The corporate has donated greater than $2.5 million to the OCRA over the previous 10 years. With OCRA, Newk’s hopes to enhance early analysis charges and fund very important analysis.
“We began Newk’s Cares to honor my mom’s reminiscence by serving to those that face the identical wrestle,” mentioned Madison Newcomb. “I’m so happy with all that Newk’s, our workforce members and our beneficiant friends have finished over the past decade and past to fund important analysis and lift consciousness for the significance of ovarian most cancers screening for ladies throughout the nation. This illness not solely impacts households however communities as an entire — we’re pushed to proceed supporting these households and communities.”
All through September, Newk’s Eatery areas throughout the nation will flip teal to honor the colour of ovarian most cancers consciousness. Particular signage, collectible cups and donation ribbons will educate friends in regards to the illness, and patrons can even have the choice to contribute to the trigger by donating $1, $3 or $5 at checkout. On-line, Newk’s followers should buy Newk’s Cares water bottles, with 10 cents from every bottle going to OCRA.
Newk’s Eatery can even host an Ovarian Cycle® spin bike occasion on Sept. 20 in Jackson, Miss., with proceeds benefiting OCRA. This occasion is especially significant, as Lori had a deep ardour for biking previous to her analysis.
Newk’s Cares additionally goals to extend consciousness in regards to the typically delicate signs of ovarian most cancers – akin to bloating, lack of vitality and lack of urge for food – whereas emphasizing the significance of early detection. The survival charge for ovarian most cancers exceeds 90% when identified early, however solely 20% of instances are detected at this stage.
Be part of Newk’s Eatery on Lori’s Day, Sept. 24, to honor Lori Newcomb’s legacy and help the struggle in opposition to ovarian most cancers. By eating at Newk’s, taking part in fundraising actions or contributing in-store and on-line, friends could make a distinction in advancing analysis and elevating consciousness.
For extra details about Newk’s Cares and easy methods to become involved, go to NewksCares.com or comply with Newk’s Eatery on social media.
About Newk’s Eatery
Based mostly in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual chain that operates and franchises just below 100 items in 16 states. Based in 2004 and named after Co-Founder Chris “Newk” Newcomb, Newk’s hand-preps greater than 30 contemporary substances day by day for salads, sandwiches, soups, and pizzas, all made in-house with out fryers or microwaves. Its Signature Truffles are baked in Newk’s personal bakery. Recent grab-and-go choices are additionally accessible. Newk’s new cellular app, now accessible on Google Play and the App Retailer, presents cellular ordering for curbside, in-store pickup or supply. In 2020, Newk’s ranked in Nation’s Restaurant Information’ “High 200 Countdown” and Restaurant Enterprise’ High 250 Chains. Newk’s has additionally been chosen as a High Meals Franchise by Entrepreneur. In 2021, Newk’s was acknowledged in Nation’s Restaurant’s Information as a “High Scorer in Takeout Meals High quality” and ranked among the many highest “True Loyalty” scores – the chances of respondents who mentioned they go to due to an actual want to expertise the model, versus comfort. For extra info, go to Newks.com, be a part of Newk’s Rewards, or comply with Newk’s on Fb, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (previously referred to as Twitter). For franchise info, go to NewksFranchise.com.
About Ovarian Most cancers Analysis Alliance (OCRA)
Ovarian Most cancers Analysis Alliance (OCRA) is the biggest non-government funder of ovarian most cancers analysis and has invested $110 million in analysis since its founding. OCRA fights ovarian most cancers from all fronts, together with within the lab and on Capitol Hill, and thru progressive packages to help sufferers and their households. OCRA’s ongoing investments in essentially the most promising scientific analysis is funding discoveries, creating new remedies, and hastening desperately wanted breakthroughs. OCRA is the voice for the ovarian most cancers neighborhood, working with legislators to make sure federal ovarian most cancers analysis and schooling, affected person security, and entry to high-quality care are protected on Capitol Hill. OCRA’s packages assist folks navigate their analysis and help sufferers and their households when and the place they want it most. Go to OCRAhope.org to be taught extra.
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