Big-Hearted Charley’s Grilled Subs Boss To Donate Kidney To Employee
On September 12, Marcus Gilbert, a Utah-area Charley’s Grilled Subs franchisee will take the day off from cooking Philly Steaks to donate a kidney to his 16-year-old employee, Juan Delgado.
Juan’s battle with End Stage Renal Failure or Chronic Kidney Disease began three years ago. Although health problems made it difficult for Juan to work, Marcus hired him on about six months ago at his Charley’s in University Mall (Orem, Utah).
Shortly after starting work at Charley’s, Juan learned he needed a kidney transplant. Marcus and his entire team began fundraising to help Juan’s family with medical expenses. No one in Juan’s family was a match, so Marcus got tested, found out he was a match, and, without hesitation, agreed to donate his kidney.
“This is an amazing story of brotherly love,” shares Charley Shin, CEO and founder of Charley’s Grilled Subs®. “We are so proud to have an extended family that serves each other - and the community - with such compassion. Marcus’ dedication serves as an inspiration to us all.”
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