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LLS and Partners Commit $4.5 Million for Blood Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19
LLS Sets Goal of Raising $10 Million from Partners and Donors for New LLS COVID-19 Patient Financial Aid Program Launching April 1
LLS and Partners Commit $4.5 Million for Blood Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19
LLS Sets Goal of Raising $10 Million from Partners and Donors for New LLS COVID-19 Patient Financial Aid Program Launching April 1
Published 04-13-20
Submitted by Subaru of America, Inc.
“Cancer doesn't stop because of COVID-19, and cancer patients can't wait for our help.”– Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society president and CEO.
Originally published by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, along with valued partners, announced their commitment to help as many blood cancer patients as possible during this unprecedented crisis. The LLS COVID-19 Patient Financial Aid Program will begin immediately to provide $250 to eligible patients struggling with the economic hardship presented by the pandemic.
Joining LLS in this critical initiative, one of the first to meet the urgent needs of blood cancer patients during this crisis, are leading healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer product companies – Amgen, Inc., Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Foundation Medicine, Inc., Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Incyte, MorphoSys Foundation, Servier Pharmaceuticals, Subaru of America, Inc., and Takeda Oncology.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $120 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.
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Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), based in Camden, New Jersey, is the United States-based distributor of Subaru brand vehicles. SOA is a subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. The company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 retailers throughout the United States.
Subaru Love Promise: Environment
Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these goals. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants. Subaru is also the largest corporate donor to the National Park Foundation, providing over $55 million in support and helping protect America's over 400 national parks. Follow #SubaruLovestheEarth or visit www.subaru.com/earth.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better place for them with over $51 million donated to national and local organizations, which has supported the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of over 420,000 animals. Follow #SubaruLovesPets or www.subaru.com/pets.
Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life. Through our partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS), Subaru and our retailers have supported nearly 300,000 cancer patients nationwide, making us the largest automotive donor to LLS. Follow #SubaruLovestoCare or visit www.subaru.com/care.
Subaru Love Promise: Community
Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to homeless shelters, helping Meals on Wheels deliver meals to seniors, or supporting the American Red Cross in disaster response, Subaru believes communities get stronger when everyone is cared for. Follow #SubaruLovestoHelp or visit www.subaru.com/help.
Subaru Love Promise: Education
Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and our retailers have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide and we are proud to be their largest corporate supporter. Follow #SubaruLovesLearning or visit www.subaru.com/learning.
Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national charities and over 2,100 hometown charities, proving there's no limit to the amount of love we can all share. Follow #ShareTheLove or visit www.subaru.com/share.
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