Subway Kids & Sports Surprises Two Lucky Students at Bernard Black Elementary School

Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona, in partnership with Subway Restaurants of Arizona, Dasani Water, Shamrock Farms and The Be Kind People Project, recognized two special students at Bernard Black Elementary in Phoenix this February as part of its Cycle for Success program. Through a teacher-led nomination process, wherein educators are asked to submit nominations highlighting students’ good works both inside and outside of the classroom, two third graders were chosen to be surprised with bikes, helmets and locks, as well as Subway lunches for their entire classes.

“This student is the definition of a team-player,” says principal Audra Gibson. “He perpetuates a positive culture within the classroom by offering his help to his peers. And always with a smile on his face!”

The Cycle for Success program has been operating for more than a decade and focuses on increasing children’s self-esteem, encouraging the community to become involved in the lives of at-risk children and promoting random acts of kindness in local schools. Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona and The Be Kind People Project advocate for the health and safety of children, recognize random acts of kindness that may otherwise go unnoticed, and encourage community involvement in the lives of at-risk youth.

“This student has a great attitude toward learning,” says Gibson. “She is very helpful to other students and goes above and beyond to help those who are struggling. She always tries and doesn’t give up.”