Ryder System, Inc. Joins the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Givi...(soring local Red Cross events and suppor...),Health

The Red Cross has also had a strong national business relationship with Ryder for many years, having been a Ryder National Rental customer since 1989. In addition to the $1 million financial commitment, under the umbrella of its National Rental program, Ryder is extending preferred pricing for rental vehicles to all local Red Cross chapters in the U.S. Ryder will also tap into its base of more than 20,000 U.S. employees as part of a grassroots volunteer effort to support disaster preparedness and response activities in communities where the company operates.

"The American Red Cross is one of the most well respected charitable organizations in the world and we greatly value the contributions it makes to communities where we live and work," said Greg Swienton, Ryder's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As a transportation and logistics provider, we also understand the complexity and depth of timely resources needed to respond to disasters. It is this strong linkage between Ryder's business and the Red Cross' operational needs that drove us to select the Red Cross as Ryder's primary, national charitable partner. Whether it's through financial support, vehicle donations, or volunteer time from our employees, we want to do all we can to help increase the efficiency, capacity, and cost effectiveness of American Red Cross operations so the organization can continue to prepare and respond quickly and effectively in times of disaster."

Ryder joins 18 other members of the Annual Disaster Giving Program. ADGP members help secure a reliable funding base for disaster relief services that enables the Red Cross to respond immediately to the needs of individuals and families impacted by disaster anywhere in the United States, regardless of cost.

People can join the Annual Disaster Giving Program members in supporting the Red Cross
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