XPO Logistics Trucks and Drivers to Support Susan G. Komen 3-Day® Walks as Official Transportation Partner through 2022
October 15 2021 - 7:00AM
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight
transportation services, today announced that its trucks and
drivers will be supporting five major Susan G. Komen 3-Day
fundraising walks for the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer
organization. The walks are resuming next month after a hiatus due
to COVID-19.
As the official 3-Day transportation partner of Susan G. Komen
through 2022, XPO will donate services in San Diego on November
19-21; and next year in New England on August 26-28; Chicago on
September 16-18; Dallas/Fort Worth on November 4-6; and San Diego
on November 18-20. In addition, the company will continue to
provide storage for Komen equipment, supplies and merchandise
between events.
Josephine Berisha, chief human resources officer for XPO
Logistics, said, “We’re proud to stand with Susan G. Komen in
working toward a cure for breast cancer. This is a cause that hits
close to home for many of our employees through their experience
with family and friends.”
The company further announced that it will support National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating all proceeds from
co-branded XPO-Komen products sold through the XPO employee store
in October. The donation will be made to Susan G. Komen for the
Cure.
“Thanks to our partnership with XPO, we know that the 3-Day
program will have the transportation services we need to make each
event a success,” said Kari Bodell, vice president, development
programs strategy for Susan G. Komen. “XPO’s steadfast commitment
to our mission is a source of support for Komen as we continue our
work.”
Participants in Komen 3-Day Walks commit to complete the 60-mile
course and raise at least $2,300 each. Registration for the 2022
3-Day Walks is available here.
About XPO Logistics XPO Logistics,
Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation
services, primarily truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL).
XPO uses its proprietary technology, including the cutting-edge XPO
Connect™ automated freight marketplace, to move goods efficiently
through supply chains. The company’s global network serves 50,000
shippers with 744 locations and approximately 40,000
employees, and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit
xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Susan G. Komen Susan G. Komen® is the world’s
leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives
and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched,
comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across
all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in
countries worldwide. Komen advocates for patients, drives research
breakthroughs, improves access to high-quality care, offers direct
patient support and empowers people with trustworthy information.
Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G.
Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life,
Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast
cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.
Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect on social
at www.komen.org/social.
Media Contact XPO Logistics, Inc.Joe
Checkler+1-203-423-2098joe.checkler@xpo.com
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