NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (October 28, 2019) — Mobile Life Support Services, the largest emergency medical provider in the Hudson Valley, was an event sponsor for this year’s American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 20, at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
The 24th annual event drew about 9,000 people on the morning of October 20 and raised about $439,000.
In addition to Mobile Life’s sponsorship, employees came out to support the cause. Emily Smith, Director of Human Resources, walked with her son’s ice hockey team, the West Point Junior Black Knights, who wore specially made pink jerseys for the event. EMT Jaylynn Henriquez was also there, coaching the Goshen cheerleading squad, who energized the crowd at the start of the walk. Public Relations Coordinator Tricia Mood handed out water to walkers at the Mobile Life Support Services water tent with a wonderful family who volunteered there for the 10th consecutive year.
“Making Strides is such an uplifting and inspiring event,” Mood said. “There is just so much unity and support for this amazing cause. We have all been touched by this disease in one way or another. Mobile Life Support Services is so proud to be part of the fight against breast cancer.”
The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against the disease. In addition to being a fundraiser for research, treatment and support, the events are very successful at raising awareness about breast cancer. Self examinations, annual mammograms and early detection are key in mitigating the disease. Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation.
Mobile Life also participated in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign during the month of October. Employees were encouraged to wear pink and post pictures on the company’s social media outlets along with a link to donate to the cause. Paramedics, EMTs, supervisors, office staff, administrators and more, sported the pink in support of the cause.
To learn more about Mobile Life, visit www.mobilelife.com. Individuals interested in employment opportunities with Mobile Life should visit the company’s website to submit an application or inquire about educational opportunities to become certified.
About Mobile Life Support Services, Inc.
Mobile Life Support Services, Inc. is a New York State Certified Advanced Life Support paramedic ambulance company that provides emergency services to communities and healthcare facilities throughout the Hudson Valley Region of New York State, including the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester. Founded in 1981 by Rick and Gayle Metzger, Mobile Life is composed of more than 500 EMS professionals across the region and operates a fleet of more than 60 ambulances and 26 stations. With a collective population of more than 1,000,000 residents, Mobile Life handles approximately 100,000 calls per year. For more information, visit www.mobilelife.com.
