Over the last ten months, the partners collaborated with the American Cancer Society to provide 11 Chevy Bolt EVs and onsite charging stations and services to Hope Lodge communities in Birmingham; Boston; Greenville, NC; Houston, Iowa City, Jackson, MS; Lexington, KY; New Orleans, Omaha and Oklahoma City.
The donated Chevy Bolts and charging systems are giving Hope Lodge cancer patients free transportation to their treatments while creating cleaner, less polluted environments for the lodges and their neighbourhoods.
Established in 1970, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge communities provide a free home away from home for people facing cancer when treatment is far away. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing space that helps cancer patients and their caregivers access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in evening activities, or unwind in their own private room. Hope Lodge communities provide over 500,000 nights of free lodging per year across 30+ communities across the country.
"This collaborative effort stands as a testament to the power of partnership and its impact in driving meaningful change for those facing cancer," remarks Susan Brinkley, senior director of Hope Lodge operations & expansion at the American Cancer Society. "The addition of electric vehicles and charging stations is a remarkable stride in fostering more sustainable solutions that will have a lasting impact on our communities, guests, and volunteers."
The value of the combined effort represents more than US$500,000, including a US$60,000 gift from Schneider Electric and Qmerit donating US$30,000 plus more than 200 hours of charging implementation services from the industry's largest network of certified electricians.
