New Jersey's Enterprise Rent-A-Car Participates in Relay for Life

Wayne, New Jersey (May 21, 2015)- More than 25 Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees in Northern and Central New Jersey raised nearly $1,500 through their participation in the annual Relay For Life event on May 1, 2015. The walk to support cancer research and treatment for patients took place on the campus of Montclair State University in New Jersey.

“Our team is always eager to help the communities in which we live and work,” said Chris Fitzpatrick, Enterprise talent acquisition manager in Central New Jersey. “As Captain of our team in the Relay For Life event, I have seen the dedication and determination our employees have in assisting others affected by this disease.”

Relay For Life, an event by the American Cancer Society, raises awareness and funds for patients affected by cancer and their families. The Relay for Life event at raised a total of more than $44,700.

“During the Relay for Life, we walked to commemorate the lives of those affected,” added Fitzpatrick. “We’re honored to have had the opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society and develop a deeper connection with the community.”

About Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Founded in 1957 and known for an extensive network of convenient locations, affordable rates and outstanding customer service, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognized brand. With more than 5,500 fully staffed branch offices located within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population, Enterprise Rent-A-Car not only offers short-term vehicle rentals for insurance replacement, weekend getaways and special occasions, but also provides local transportation alternatives and Virtual Car® options. In addition, when severe weather strikes, the Enterprise neighborhood network plays an integral role in mobilizing local disaster recovery efforts of insurance providers, emergency response organizations and repair shops.

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand is owned and operated by Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the highest-ranked car rental brand in the J.D. Power 2014 North American Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM and was ranked on BusinessWeekmagazine’s annual list of “Customer Service Champs” for four years in a row. Enterprise is named after the USS Enterprise, one of the aircraft carriers on which company founder Jack Taylor served as a U.S. Navy pilot during World War II, and the most decorated warship in U.S. military history. Today, Enterprise’s support of the military focuses on three key areas – recruitment and hiring, local operations and community relations. Other transportation services marketed under the Enterprise brand name include Enterprise CarShare, Enterprise Rideshare, Enterprise Car Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental and Zimride by Enterprise.