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Durham, N.C., Resident's Lifesaving Story Featured on Drink Cup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firehouse Subs is proud to honor Durham firefighter, Angelica Stroud, on its second series of Hero Cups. Honoring five firefighters and a child for their bravery under pressure, Firehouse Subs Hero Cups feature each hero’s lifesaving story and photo, and are due in all 369 restaurants by the end of July. Citizens and firefighters from across the country submitted nominations and five cup winners were chosen by a selection committee for their incredible acts of bravery and contributions to their communities.
Angelica Stroud blazed through the ranks of the Durham, N.C., Fire Department becoming its first female African-American Fire Captain. Her passion for the elderly and disabled ignited early in her career when her uncle was the victim of a harmful fire that could have been prevented with proper fire safety education. Stroud immediately took action and founded the Senior Citizen Safety Program, sparking public awareness of fire prevention to the elderly. Her altruism won her the Heroism and Community Service Award from Firehouse Magazine and the Durham Chamber of Commerce.
“As former firefighters, my brother and I are honored to give these heroes the recognition they deserve,” said Robin Sorensen, co-founder of Firehouse Subs. “The men and women selected this year represent the extraordinary courage and dedication all firefighters possess, as stories like these go untold every day. We celebrate these everyday heroes and their families, and through Firehouse Subs we hope to bring the thousands of untold stories of bravery to life.”
In addition to Stroud, honorees represent fire departments in Bluffton, S.C., as well as Lake Mary and Ocala, Fla. After rescuing his friend from drowning, a child from Atlanta, Ga., was chosen as a hero for the kid’s cup.
Firehouse Subs®, founded in Jacksonville, Fla., by former firefighting brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, is a 369-unit fast-casual restaurant chain. Subs offer oversized portions of premium hand-sliced meats and cheeses, steamed to make the flavors burst, then piled high with fresh produce atop a toasted sub roll. Restaurants reflect the authentic firefighter heritage, as well as the founding family’s 200 years of firefighting service. Since its inception in 2005, The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Inc. has provided more than $1.25 million in life-saving equipment and resources to deserving local fire departments. Firehouse Subs was also named “National Chain” winner of the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Neighbor Award for their overall dedication to community service. The 2009 plans for expansion include the Northeast, Central and Southwest regions of the U.S. For more information on Firehouse Subs, please call 1.800.388.FIRE (3473), become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/firehousesubs or visit www.firehousesubs.com.
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