GILBERT, Ariz. (June 27, 2025) – Patients receiving care and treatment for cancer at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center will find some extra comfort, thanks to a generous donation from Subaru Loves to Care, the corporate impact initiative of Subaru of America. The Subaru Superstore of Chandler on Tuesday dropped off more than 80 blankets and dozens of hand-written messages of hope to support cancer patients throughout their treatment.
“Blankets not only provide needed warmth to our patients, who often get cold during chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatments, but also bring a reminder that others in the community support them on this journey,” said Andy Petersen, president and chief executive officer of the Banner Health Foundation. “We are extremely grateful to Subaru for providing love and hope.”
Since 2016, Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society® to distribute warmth and love to those who are facing cancer. More than 51,000 cancer patients undergoing treatment received warm blankets and personalized messages nationwide in 2024.
"The courage of cancer patients is inspiring, and Subaru is honored to provide a small measure of warmth and encouragement through this donation,” said Robert Daily, general manager of the Subaru Superstore of Chandler. “We thank Banner MD Anderson for allowing us to be part of their healing journey."
About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center delivers cancer care to patients through the partnership of Banner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Banner MD Anderson offers focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation and surgical management of the cancer patient; an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care; access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies; state-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging and treatment of all types of cancer; oncology expertise in supportive care services. For more information, visit www.BannerMDAnderson.com.
Banner Health Foundation
Established in 2001, the Banner Health Foundation engages the community and stewards charitable contributions to advance Banner Health’s nonprofit mission of making health care easier so life can be better. Contributions are invested locally to support patient care programs and services operated by Banner’s many hospitals and health care facilities across Arizona. For more information, please visit www.bannerhealthfoundation.org.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant 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 and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader and innovator in creating a world without blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. LLS is focused on accelerating research, providing free support and services, and advocating for policies to ensure access to quality, affordable care. For more than 75 years, LLS has been helping blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.
To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients can contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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Donation 5 – (from left to right):
Drew Kingston, Development Coordinator, Banner Health Foundation
Amanda Jarvie, RN, Associate Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Pam Ballard, Clinic Administration Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Grant Bowley, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
Catherine Price, Product Specialist, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
Robert Daily, General Manager, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
Kerianne Taylor, RN, Associate Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ember Ethington, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Callista Elmore, Senior Fund Development Program Director, Banner Health Foundation
Donation 9 – (from left to right):
- Kerianne Taylor, RN, Associate Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Catherine Price, Product Specialist, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
- Pam Ballard, Clinic Administration Director, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Jen Palmer, Campaign Development Manager, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Phoenix
- Grant Bowley, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
- Robert Daily, General Manager, Subaru Superstore of Chandler
- Ember Ethington, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Saniqua Dixon, Volunteer Services Assistant, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
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