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Six-year-old Haden Stusak Featured on Kids Hero Drink Cup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Firehouse Subs is proud to honor a young hero, Haden Stusak, 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 August. Citizens 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.
A pool party almost turned deadly for five-year-old Josiah Buddha, who wanted to swim with older children in the deep end of the pool. After removing his inflatable armbands and swimming for it, he failed to float and sank to the bottom of the pool. Six-year-old Haden Stusak, the son of a firefighter, saw the shadow and dove in to find his friend trembling and unable to swim to the top. Hanging onto Buddha, Stusak used one arm to swim to the surface, rescuing his friend. Josiah Buddha was given CPR and survived the traumatic ordeal, gaining a life-long friend in the process.
“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 Haden Stusak, representing the kids cup, five firefighters were chosen as Firehouse Subs Heroes. The other honorees represent fire departments in Bluffton, S.C., Durham, N.C., as well as Lake Mary and Ocala, Fla.
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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