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Scripps Cancer Facilities in North County Receive Care Packages

Donations come from AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad and Blood Cancer United

Representatives from AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, Scripps Cancer Center and Blood Cancer United are pictured at Scripps Cancer Center, Jefferson in Oceanside.
Representatives from AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, Scripps Cancer Center and Blood Cancer United are pictured at Scripps Cancer Center, Jefferson in Oceanside. (Blood Cancer United)

Two North County cancer centers received a special delivery of blankets and care packages on June 25, thanks to AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad and Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Scripps Cancer Center locations in Oceanside and Encinitas received the donations for their patients, as part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, which focuses on bringing warmth, support and encouragement to individuals facing challenging health circumstances.

Representatives from Subaru, Scripps and Blood Cancer United are pictured above at Scripps Cancer Center, Jefferson in Oceanside. The center provides specialized care for people living with cancer, including screening and prevention, diagnostic services, individualized chemotherapy and infusion services and more.

Scripps Cancer Center is a comprehensive and clinically integrated cancer care program with locations across San Diego County. It offers a full range of advanced cancer treatment options, delivered by multidisciplinary teams that are subspecialized by cancer type. Scripps Cancer Center is actively involved in clinical and translational research, offers multiple fellowship programs and continuing medical education forums and provides an array of cancer patient support services. More information can be found at www.scripps.org/cancer.

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