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Terre Haute Chick-fil-A hosts spirit day to support family of Superhero Joel

Chick-fil-A in Terre Haute holds event to honor a local boy who died of cancer and support his family.

Nov 3, 2026, 11:13 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Food Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Photo: Jennifer Woodard Maderazo / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Terre Haute Chick-fil-A organized a spirit day event to support the family of a local boy known as 'Superhero Joel,' who recently passed away from cancer, WTHI reported.

Customers who purchase food and mention they are supporting Joel will have 20% of their purchase donated directly to his family, according to the restaurant owner Kathy McCloy.

Additionally, customers dressed as superheroes receive a free sandwich card for their next visit, encouraging community participation in the event.

Friends of Joel's family expressed that the event is a meaningful way for the town to unite and celebrate Joel's memory, noting the superhero theme and staff participation with capes.

The event aims to help with medical and funeral expenses while honoring Joel's courage during his illness, as explained by the Chick-fil-A owner.

Sources
  1. wthitv.com: Terre Haute Chick - fil - A hosts spirit day to support family of Superhero Joel
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