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XPO Logistics Named Transportation Partner of Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walks
October 15,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Transportation powerhouse XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced that it has been named the official transportation partner for all Susan G. Komen 3-Day fundraising walks in 2021, marking a significant expansion of XPO's partnership with nonprofit breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen.
XPO will donate trucks and drivers to support the events, which have drawn more than 500,000 participants nationwide. The company will also provide storage for the equipment, supplies and merchandise used during the 60-mile walks, and XPO trucks will display the iconic Susan G. Komen Running Ribbon.
“We’re proud to expand our support of a cause that means a great deal to our employees,” said Bradley Jacobs, chairman and CEO. “XPO stands with Susan G. Komen in advocating for women’s health, including the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. It’s more important than ever that women continue to receive timely diagnosis and treatment this year.”
“We are honored to have XPO’s passionate commitment to Komen’s work to save lives and end breast cancer,” said Carrie Stovall, vice president, peer-to-peer fundraising for Susan G. Komen. “Thanks to our ongoing partnership with XPO, we are able to continue supporting breakthrough research and ensure that people facing breast cancer today are helped every step of the way.”
Registration for 2021 events in Boston, Chicago, Dallas and San Diego is open online.