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Extended Stay America is proud to announce its renewed designation as The Official Hotel Partner of the American Cancer Society. Over the next two years, Extended Stay America will provide a total of 100,000 free and discounted room nights per year to cancer patients and their families, a total value of over $7 million.
Extended Stay America is committed to helping patients affordably access necessary treatment in an effort to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. Since beginning the partnership in 2013, the company has helped more than 8,500 cancer patients and their families by providing nearly 250,000 free and discounted rooms, helping them save over $15 million in lodging costs.
“We are honored to serve as the Official Hotel Partner of the American Cancer Society,” said Greg Juceam, President and CEO, Extended Stay America. “Lodging expenses can pose a significant financial barrier to cancer patients when treatment requires traveling. We are proud to help provide patients and their families a safe and comforting home-away-from-home while they focus on getting the most effective treatment.”
All Extended Stay America hotels feature spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, allowing guests to maintain their dietary routines while receiving treatment. Additionally, with amenities including free wi-fi, on-site guest laundry, free breakfast at many locations and pet-friendly rooms, patients can center their focus on healing while Extended Stay America provides a welcoming place like home during their stay.
The partnership renewal aligns with an important time of year for cancer awareness, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In tandem with the partnership renewal, representatives from Extended Stay America will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks next month, the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. The Making Strides walks unite communities, fund breakthrough cancer research, and provide free resources and support to women across the country.
“The American Cancer Society is thrilled to continue to work with Extended Stay America to improve the lives of people with cancer,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society. “Over 2 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2024. Extended Stay America is not only helping alleviate the costs of traveling for treatment, they go the extra mile to offer a comfortable stay and support during a challenging time. We’re grateful for the difference they make in patients’ and their families lives every day.”
To learn more about this partnership, read the full press release here: ACS Partnership Press Release
Looking for ways to get involved in the fight against cancer?
- Participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. These noncompetitive walks serve as fundraisers and last three to five miles. The goal is to gather your loved ones, create community and raise money for cancer research for your participation. Sign up here: Events | American Cancer Society
- Donate to the American Cancer Society. If you have money to spare, no matter the amount, donations to ACS are always welcome. These donations help fund cancer research, advocacy, education and patient support. Learn more or make a donation here: Donate | American Cancer Society
- Share a Messages of Hope. It’s never too late to share your Message of Hope to cancer survivors or those still fighting. Submit your message here: Submit a Message of Hope Looking for inspiration on what to write? Read other Messages of Hope on our digital Hope Wall here: Hope Wall
- Sign up to volunteer. There are plenty of ways for you to volunteer to help those in the fight against cancer. You can help daily operations at any of our Hope Lodge communities, join the Road to Recovery by driving patients to and from treatment, help on the ground at any fundraising events and more. Find volunteer opportunities near you here: Volunteer | American Cancer Society
