UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Received Donations from Subaru Loves to Care®

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received patient care blankets from Subaru of Sterling as part of the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, a nationwide partnership with Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) dedicated to providing comfort, encouragement, and support to individuals and families affected by blood cancer. 

Representatives from Subaru of Sterling included Megan McDuffie, General Manager; Emma Shainline, Customer Relations & Digital Marketing Manager; Tom Brown, Sales Porter; Michael Jordan, Parts Advisor; Rachel Cunningham, Internal Service Advisor; Bethany Allis, District Service Quality Manager; Daniel Rockholt, District Parts & Service Manager; and Andrew Raszewski, District Sales Manager. The team visited Prince William Medical Center to present 30 patient care kits filled with handwritten messages of hope, coloring books, colored pencils, and stress balls. The dealership also donated 80 soft heart pillows that unzip into plush blankets, each paired with an uplifting message for patients receiving treatment. Subaru will have supported over 550,000 cancer patients by the end of this year through its donations. 

“We are incredibly grateful to Subaru of Sterling for partnering with us to bring comfort and encouragement to our patients during what can be one of the most difficult times in their lives,” said Mike Barkema, Associate Vice President of UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. “Exceptional cancer care extends beyond medical treatment. It is also about supporting patients emotionally and reminding them they are surrounded by a compassionate community. These thoughtful gifts are meaningful expressions of kindness that help lift spirits and reinforce that our patients are never alone on their journey.” 

 “Subaru of Sterling is thrilled to partner with LLS again to aid UVA Health Prince William Medical Center through Subaru Loves to Care,” said Megan McDuffie, General Manager of Subaru of Sterling. “This year, we donated 80 blankets, along with messages of hope from the Subaru team and our customers. We know this time is tough for many of our friends in the community, and we are honored to support the patients at UVA Health.” 

According to Blood Cancer United®, a person in the United States is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma approximately every three minutes. Treatment and recovery can be physically and emotionally challenging, often leaving patients feeling isolated and vulnerable. Donations such as care kits, comfort items, and messages of hope provide meaningful support throughout the treatment process. 

Throughout June, more than 630 participating Subaru retailers nationwide delivered blankets, patient care kits, and personal messages to cancer patients receiving treatment at local hospitals and cancer centers. This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the Subaru Loves to Care® partnership with Blood Cancer United®. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to giving back, Subaru of Sterling continues to invest in organizations and initiatives that strengthen the communities it serves. Through Subaru Loves to Care®, the dealership is helping bring comfort, hope, and compassion to local patients and families facing cancer. 

To learn more about the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, visit SubaruLovesToCare.com.