For 2026, Jersey Mike's owners and operators are especially excited to unite behind the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs nationwide.

Throughout the month of March, customers can round up their order and / or donate at the register of any of the 3,200+ Jersey Mike's restaurants or through the Jersey Mikes mobile app. These contributions will benefit both the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics Illinois year-round programming. 

SOILL is looking for athlete ambassadors who can represent Special Olympics Illinois at stores around the state. As an Athlete Ambassador, you will represent SOILL at your assigned stores by greeting customers, supporting staff, and promoting the Day of Giving. If you do not get chosen as an ambassador, there are still other ways to be involved, everyone is still welcome and encouraged to visit their local Jersey Mike's throughout the campaign and especially on March 25th. 

2026 Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Ambassador Requirements:

• You will be responsible for 1-3 stores in or near your region (you may choose each store)
• You must visit Each store 4 times: 1 visit in February, 2 visits in March (including the day of giving March 25th), 1 visit in April
• Must be available on The Day of Giving on March 25th
• Ambassadors are responsible for filling out a short form to document each visit 
• Ambassadors are responsible for getting to and from stores on their own
• One ambassador will be assigned per store



The deadline to submit this form is January 16. Once store ambassadors have been selected, they will receive an email notification with next steps. There will be a kickoff virtual call for selected store ambassadors in late January to help answer all questions.

Follow the Illinois and other state teams as they compete in Minneapolis in June 2026!