Subway Kids & Sports Surprises Two Lucky Students at Ironwood 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 Ironwood Elementary in Phoenix this January 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, one second grader and one fifth grader were chosen to be surprised with bikes, helmets and locks, as well as Subway lunches for their entire classes.

“This student is a wonderful example of what it means to be kind,” says principal Polly Schultz. “She is supportive, encouraging, positive and a friend to all.”

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 is the first to help others and is always willing to offer his support,” says Shultz. “If someone makes a mistake, he offers sincere words of encouragement. He is a shining light!

Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona’s mission is to provide sports equipment, uniforms, registration fees and access to major sporting events for kids who might not otherwise be able to participate. Subway Restaurants of Arizona supports kids in sports because it believes basic sports skills—teamwork, commitment and accountability—help kids throughout their lives. Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona has reached more than 25,000 Arizona children since its inception in 1999.

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