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Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has been awarded a $200,000 grant by Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) and Hyundai Motor America to support ongoing testing for COVID-19. Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s is one of 11 children’s hospitals throughout the U.S. to receive these grants totaling $2.2 million.
Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s physicians have implemented crucial testing protocols during this unusual time, with a focus that children with cancer need life-saving treatments even in the setting of a viral pandemic.
“At Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s, we treat many patients who need treatments which may weaken or dysregulate the immune system, such as a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy. Before we deliver these treatments, we need to conduct COVID-19 testing. Knowing who carries the virus is crucial in this setting. Our goal is to keep patients, their families, and our staff as safe as possible during this pandemic,” said Chief Medical Officer Lisa Diller. “We are extremely grateful to Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Hyundai Motor America for supporting this critical work.”
José Muñoz, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America, added: “The Hyundai COVID-19 drive-thru testing grants are designed to get urgent financial support to institutions on the front-line in the fight against the coronavirus. Children who are diagnosed with cancer are particularly at higher risk. That’s why it was important to us to join forces with several children’s hospitals around the nation to company this threat to the health and well-being of children. We are pleased to expand to 11 institutions nationwide, each with a $200,000 grant.”
For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Centers and to get the most updated list of partnering hospitals, visit www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org.
About Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing life-saving research and innovative treatments for the disease. HHOW is one of the largest non-profit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country, and primary funding for Hyundai Hope On Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 835 U.S. dealers. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $170 million toward childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.
About Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai's technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com.