Armed with data and neighborhood help, the Newcomb household continues to struggle towards ovarian most cancers
Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Cares, the charitable initiative of Newk’s Eatery, is about to honor Lori Newcomb on Sept. 24 with the tenth Annual Lori’s Day, devoted to elevating funds and consciousness for ovarian most cancers analysis.
Lori Newcomb, the late spouse of Newk’s Eatery Co-Founder Chris Newcomb, was recognized with stage IIIC ovarian most cancers in 2013. In 2014, she launched Newk’s Cares to advocate for early prognosis and lift consciousness concerning the illness’s delicate signs. Although Lori misplaced her battle with the illness in 2019, her ardour continues to encourage Newk’s Cares.
Over the previous 10 years, Newk’s Cares has raised greater than $2.5 million, funding crucial analysis and neighborhood consciousness initiatives.
“Lori’s Day is extremely significant to our household and to everybody at Newk’s,” stated Madison Newcomb, Lori’s daughter. “It’s a day to honor my mom’s legacy and to help all these affected by ovarian most cancers.”
On Lori’s Day, 20% of gross sales from Newk’s areas might be donated to Newk’s Cares to help consciousness and analysis of ovarian most cancers. All through September, Newk’s eating places might be adorned in teal — the colour of ovarian most cancers consciousness — and visitors can have the chance to donate in numerous methods, together with by means of particular donation cups and the acquisition of themed water bottles.
Each contribution helps advance analysis and consciousness. For extra details about Newk’s Cares and find out how to take part, go to NewksCares.com.
About Newk’s Eatery
Primarily based in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual chain that operates and franchises just below 100 models in 16 states. Based in 2004 and named after Co-Founder Chris “Newk” Newcomb, Newk’s hand-preps greater than 30 contemporary components each day for salads, sandwiches, soups, and pizzas, all made in-house with out fryers or microwaves. Its Signature Desserts are baked in Newk’s personal bakery. Recent grab-and-go choices are additionally obtainable. Newk’s new cell app, now obtainable on Google Play and the App Retailer, gives cell ordering for curbside, in-store pickup or supply. In 2020, Newk’s ranked in Nation’s Restaurant Information’ “Prime 200 Countdown” and Restaurant Enterprise’ Prime 250 Chains. Newk’s has additionally been chosen as a Prime Meals Franchise by Entrepreneur. In 2021, Newk’s was acknowledged in Nation’s Restaurant’s Information as a “Prime Scorer in Takeout Meals High quality” and ranked among the many highest “True Loyalty” scores – the chances of respondents who stated they go to due to an actual need to expertise the model, versus comfort. For extra info, go to Newks.com, be part of Newk’s Rewards, or observe Newk’s on Fb, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (previously often known 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 revolutionary applications to help sufferers and their households. OCRA’s ongoing investments in probably 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 applications assist folks navigate their prognosis 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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Jay Brasher
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jbrasher@championmgt.com
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