Breast Cancer Awareness
Lyft to offer discounted rides to Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer walks throughout NYC
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
Lyft is partnering with the American
Cancer Society to help New Yorkers
make strides against breast cancer.
On Oct. 17, the American Cancer Society
will host its annual Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer walks at multiple
New York City locations. To support New
Yorkers who are participating this year,
Lyft will sponsor transportation to events
throughout all fi ve boroughs.
“We could not be happier to partner with
the American Cancer Society for this year’s
walk to make sure families, cancer survivors
and their friends have accessible transportation
to support ACS’s mission,”said Ruth
Fasoldt, Lyft’s Senior Manager of Public
Policy.Events like these speak volumes of
what we are capable of when we all come
together; we unequivocally support ACS for
its continued fi ght against cancer.”
For over 20 years, Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer has brought together
communities, companies, and individuals
across the country in the fi ght to end breast
cancer. Funds raised during the events,
which range from large-scale traditional
walks to unique local celebrations, go to
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support the future of breast cancer research
and programs, and ensure all women and
men have a fair and just opportunity to prevent,
fi nd, treat, and survive breast cancer.
New and existing Lyft users will
get 25% off two rides using code ACSWALK2021.
Lyft will be sponsoring
transportation to the following New York
City locations:
Manhattan – Oct. 17 – Central Park
Bandshell
Bronx – Oct. 17– Orchard Beach
Queens – Oct. 17– Flushing Meadows
Corona Park
Staten Island – Oct. 17– Midland Beach
“As we look to the road ahead, more
determined and more inspired than ever,
we are excited to join forces with Lyft,”
saidAustin DeSavino, Associate Director
of Development for the American Cancer
Society. “We are grateful to Lyft for being
such wonderful partner in our efforts to
bring families and friends together for such
a momentous occasion to support cancer
survivors and their families. Every year, the
number of participants grows and partners
like Lyft ensure that we are providing access
and accommodation to those who
need it most.”
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