Bob Wade Subaru Donates Blankets and Pillows to Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center Patients
June 10, 2024
Harrisonburg, Va. (June 10, 2024) — A kind donation will make things a little more comfortable for Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center patients undergoing treatment.
Representatives from Bob Wade Subaru in Harrisonburg dropped off 8 boxes filled with plush blankets that convert into comfortable heart shaped pillows. It’s part of the partnership between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Subaru Loves to Care initiative.
“We donate blankets and that gives them a little bit of comfort when they are doing their recovery so they can stay warmer,” says Kevin Knott, Bob Wade Subaru sales manager. “I know, just doing some research, they tend to get cold after the treatment, so this is something we can do to give back a little.”
Knott says it means the world to be able to support the community this way.
“There’s nothing like giving something to someone that’s in need, or maybe not in need, but needs a little cheering up,” says Knott. “We enjoy it, from the Bob Wade family and everyone who works there, it means little something to everybody.”
Cancer radiation treatments typically take around 15 minutes to complete. Chemotherapy sessions, however, are much longer. They can last from one hour to several hours. The blankets and pillows are a great resource to ease some of the patients’ discomfort.
“They think this is a very sterile environment and this brings them a little bit of comfort,” says Kelly Kruis, Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center manager. “So, they get to warm themselves up with the blankets and be a little more comfortable with the pillows.”
Kruis says donations like this are a big help for patients who appreciate the kind gesture.
“It’s very impactful to our patients,” Kruis added. “It helps them know that the community is out there to support them, and it gives them a little bit of creature comfort for while they’re here.”
This is the 9th year that Subaru of America has partnered with LLS through the Loves To Care program, and by the end of 2024, retailers across the country will have supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients through this initiative.
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About Sentara Health • www.sentara.com/news Sentara, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates 135 years in pursuit of its mission—"we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1.2 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named to IBM Watson Health’s "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018), and was recognized by Forbes as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020).
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS)
North Carolina - Virginia | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions. Tax Identification Number: 13-5644916
Representatives from Bob Wade Subaru in Harrisonburg dropped off 8 boxes filled with plush blankets that convert into comfortable heart shaped pillows. It’s part of the partnership between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Subaru Loves to Care initiative.
“We donate blankets and that gives them a little bit of comfort when they are doing their recovery so they can stay warmer,” says Kevin Knott, Bob Wade Subaru sales manager. “I know, just doing some research, they tend to get cold after the treatment, so this is something we can do to give back a little.”
Knott says it means the world to be able to support the community this way.
“There’s nothing like giving something to someone that’s in need, or maybe not in need, but needs a little cheering up,” says Knott. “We enjoy it, from the Bob Wade family and everyone who works there, it means little something to everybody.”
Cancer radiation treatments typically take around 15 minutes to complete. Chemotherapy sessions, however, are much longer. They can last from one hour to several hours. The blankets and pillows are a great resource to ease some of the patients’ discomfort.
“They think this is a very sterile environment and this brings them a little bit of comfort,” says Kelly Kruis, Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center manager. “So, they get to warm themselves up with the blankets and be a little more comfortable with the pillows.”
Kruis says donations like this are a big help for patients who appreciate the kind gesture.
“It’s very impactful to our patients,” Kruis added. “It helps them know that the community is out there to support them, and it gives them a little bit of creature comfort for while they’re here.”
This is the 9th year that Subaru of America has partnered with LLS through the Loves To Care program, and by the end of 2024, retailers across the country will have supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients through this initiative.
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About Sentara Health • www.sentara.com/news Sentara, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates 135 years in pursuit of its mission—"we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1.2 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named to IBM Watson Health’s "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018), and was recognized by Forbes as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020).
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS)
North Carolina - Virginia | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by tax laws. Please check with your financial advisor if you have more questions. Tax Identification Number: 13-5644916
Contact:
Bob Grebe, Sentara RMH Medical Center Communications Consultant
rxgrebe@sentara.com, 540-293-5979
