Subaru Donates $35K to Increase DME Access

CAMDEN, New Jersey—Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) donated $35,000 to The Cooper Foundation to help increase access to durable medical equipment (DME). This is Subaru’s fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden, New Jersey-based patients. Additionally, the Subaru team assembled 1,000 appreciation kits for nurses at Cooper University Health Care as part of its Subaru Loves to Care initiative and its ongoing commitment to the automaker’s hometown of Camden.

Subaru presented a check to The Cooper Foundation, increasing its annual contribution to help address rising costs and expand access to essential care for patients served by Cooper. The funding will provide durable medical equipment—including blood pressure monitors, glucometers, scales, wheelchairs, walkers and canes—to patients managing chronic health conditions at home, while also supporting transportation assistance to help Camden residents get to and from medical appointments.

“Subaru’s generous support helps remove everyday barriers patients face by providing transportation assistance and essential medical equipment, helping more people get the care they need, when they need it,” said Kevin M. O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.

During the past year, Subaru’s support helped nearly 1,000 uninsured and underinsured residents receive essential health-related assistance, including more than 1,500 units of durable medical equipment, more than 37,300 individual medical supplies, and more than 1,100 rides to medical appointments. Together, Subaru and Cooper aim to help patients can safely recover at home, manage chronic conditions and access the care they need—regardless of the barriers they face.

In addition to the donation, more than 70 Subaru employees volunteered their time to assemble the appreciation kits, each filled with items and handwritten notes recognizing the compassion, dedication and care Cooper nurses provide every day. Representatives from Subaru personally delivered the kits during a special event honoring Cooper nurses for their unwavering commitment to patients and families.

“At Subaru, we believe being a good neighbor means investing in the people and communities that surround us,” said Erica McLeod, corporate social responsibility manager, Subaru of America, Inc. “Through Subaru Loves to Care, we’re proud to recognize the extraordinary compassion of Cooper’s nurses while continuing to help patients access care. Whether it’s providing transportation, essential medical equipment or simply reminding healthcare workers how much they’re appreciated, we’re honored to stand alongside Cooper in making a meaningful difference throughout Camden.”