The Valerie Fund News

The Valerie Fund Welcomes Jersey Mike’s Franchise Leader Evan Mayer to Board of Trustees

Owner of Mayer Holdings, a New Jersey LLC that operates Jersey Mike’s Subs franchises

[Maplewood, NJ, April 14, 2026) The Valerie Fund is pleased to announce the addition of Evan H. Mayer to its Board of Trustees. A distinguished leader in the regional business community and a veteran of the Jersey Mike’s Subs brand, Mayer brings decades of operational expertise and a deep commitment to community impact to the organization.

Mayer is the owner of Mayer Holdings LLC, which currently operates 27 Jersey Mike’s franchises across New Jersey and New York, with a development pipeline to reach 40 locations by 2027. With strengths in innovation, operational growth, and training, Mayer has dedicated his career to driving excellence within his teams and the communities they serve.

"We are thrilled to welcome Evan to our Board," said Barry Kirschner, Executive Director of The Valerie Fund.  "we are so grateful to have him as a champion for our kids”

"Joining the board for this incredible organization is an honor, and I look forward to supporting the children, and their families, battling cancer and blood disorders.  I look forward to working alongside a passionate team to expand their reach and continue to make great impacts on the families they serve.”

Mayer’s history with Jersey Mike’s spans over 25 years, beginning as a seasonal employee at the original Point Pleasant location in 1998. He rose through the ranks to serve as Vice President of Operations for Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, where he led national initiatives including the brand's mobile app development and third-party delivery integrations. In early 2025, Mayer was honored with the prestigious President’s Award for his monumental contributions to building the national brand.

Mayer resides in Point Pleasant, NJ  and attended James Madison University.

ABOUT THE VALERIE FUND: After their nine-year-old daughter Valerie Goldstein succumbed to cancer in 1976, her parents Sue and Ed Goldstein were determined that no family should have to travel great distances to receive superior medical care. Along with a group of close friends, they began fundraising efforts from their living room---tireless work that would lead to the 1977 opening of New Jersey’s first pediatric oncology facility at Summit’s Overlook Hospital. Fifty years later, The Valerie Fund’s mission remains that of supporting comprehensive healthcare for children battling cancer and blood disorders. The Valerie Fund treats 6,500 patients each year at eight treatment centers and a dedicated pediatric pain & palliative care program across New Jersey, New York, and metro Philadelphia.