Shrewsbury Papa Gino’s And D'Angelo Restaurants' “Grand Slam Savings For A Great Cause" Fundraiser

BOSTON – From June 5 through July 9, customers at participating Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo locations are invited to make a contribution of $1 or more to the Jimmy Fund at the register as part of “Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause®”, an annual fundraiser that benefits the Jimmy Fund to support patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Customers who contribute will receive a sheet of coupons for popular menu items at Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo, and other retailers including Water Country, Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM, Reebok, Sully’s Brand, Kulae, Exhale, and Body Burn by Ray.

Participating restaurants and stores are located throughout New England. Local franchisees participating in Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause include the Papa Gino’s restaurant located at 20 Boston Turnpike Road in Shrewsbury, MA.

“The Jimmy Fund supports such an amazing cause, and one that we feel passionately about,” says Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Chairman, Mark DeBlois. “Thanks to the generosity of our guests and enthusiasm of our team members, we surpassed the $1 million mark in 2015, and look forward reaching additional financial milestones to benefit the Jimmy Fund.”

Since 2009, Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo have raised more than $1.1M for the Jimmy Fund. When customers give at the register, 100 percent of the contributions benefit cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

“We are proud to be the exclusive cause marketing partner of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo and are so grateful for their continued support of the Jimmy Fund,” said David Giagrando, assistant vice president, corporate partnerships in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund. “The generous contributions of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo’s customers support patient care and cancer research and have a direct impact in the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber.”

To learn more about the Jimmy Fund or the Grand Slam Savings for a Great Cause program, please visit a participating Papa Gino’s or D’Angelo location or visit www.jimmyfund.org.

About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. It is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the official charity of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.

Papa Gino’s, Inc.

Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Papa Gino’s, Inc. is the parent company of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. Papa Gino’s, Inc. operates nearly 300 company-owned and franchised Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo and dual-location restaurants and employs more than 5,000 people. Both D’Angelo and Papa Gino’s are committed to providing high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive restaurants and a premium value experience for every guest. The company culture, which is characterized by its values, a strong work ethic and the fair treatment of people, includes a large number of people who have spent their entire working lives in these restaurants, keeping the passion for excellence alive. For more information about Papa Gino’s, Inc. and its brands, please visit www.papaginos.com.

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