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June marks Subaru Loves to Care month and Jenkins Subaru in Bridgeport has partnered with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to bring warmth to cancer survivors being treated at United Hospital Center (UHC). Through their generosity, 80 blankets were recently donated locally.

 

 “This kind gesture makes a huge difference and warms the hearts of our patients, as well as puts a smile on their faces during the most trying of times,” said Amber Shearer, RN, OCN, clinical navigator at UHC Cancer Center. “It is so rewarding to witness the smiles that this act of kindness brings.”  

 

Subaru retailers and the LLS joined together to deliver 38,000 blankets through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative for cancer survivors across the country.  Jenkins Subaru is West Virginia’s largest volume Subaru dealer and is located at 750 Lodgeville Rd, in Bridgeport.

 

 “Jenkins Subaru and Subaru of America are happy to have made this gift possible. UHC and its staff are highly valued assets to the community and state, and we have enjoyed working with them once again to spread our message of care and love to the cancer survivors of the region,” said Aaron Kittle, marketing director at Jenkins Subaru.

 

“I want to personally thank Jenkins Subaru and LLS for conveying such care and hope to those who need it most,” said Megan Westfall, RN, BSN, clinical navigator at UHC Cancer Center.  “A gift like this can help to bring hope and strength to a patient during their cancer journey.”