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Subway development company raises $300K for diabetes

November 10, 2011

The staff of McLean, Va.-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington (SDC) recently hosted their 14th annual Charity Golf Tournament, with proceeds benefiting the American Diabetes Association.

The event raised $300,000, bringing SDC's total charitable donations in its 14-year period to just under $2 million. The majority of donations raised this year were from the sale of "STOP Diabetes Hands" in restaurants.

This marked the first time that SDC has partnered with the American Diabetes Association. As an added level of awareness, area Subway restaurants introduced a Diabetes-friendly menu that features meal options with appropriate nutritional values for those customers suffering from the disease.

"So many people already have the disease or are pre-diabetic. Subway is well known for its healthy options, but it is also important for people to know that they can get a Diabetic Friendlier Meal Choice at our restaurants that fits their dietary requirements. Our partnership was a natural one," said David Dickerson, vice president of Operations for SDC.

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