GOJO Announces Support of City of Hope

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GOJO, the inventors of PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer, announced today that it will support City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and life-threatening diseases located in Greater Los Angeles, through a special promotion. Between now and June 30, 2015, GOJO will donate 30 cents for every bottle of PURELL^® Spring Bloom Hand Sanitizer sold to City of Hope.

"The GOJO Purpose is saving lives and making life better through well-being solutions," said Steve Schultz, GOJO North American Business President and COO.  "Each and every day, City of Hope is furthering the fight against cancer. We are happy to support their efforts."

City of Hope's mission is to transform the future of health through rapidly advancing scientific discoveries into better treatments and better prevention strategies for cancer. "The funds raised by GOJO will help our doctors and researchers specialize in discoveries and care that lead to longer and healthier lives for people everywhere," said Steven Martin, vice president of marketing at City of Hope. "We thank them for their support of our vital work."

PURELL Spring Bloom Hand Sanitizer is available at participating office supply and on-line distributors and retailers.

About GOJO:
GOJO Industries is the inventor of PURELL® Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer and the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings.  The broad GOJO product portfolio includes hand cleaning, handwashing, hand sanitizing and skin care formulas under the GOJO®, PURELL® and PROVON® brand names. GOJO formulations use the latest advances in the science of skin care and sustainability. GOJO is known for state-of-the-art dispensing systems, engineered with attention to design, sustainability and functionality. GOJO programs promote healthy behaviors for hand hygiene, skin care and compliance in critical environments. GOJO is a privately held corporation headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with offices in the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan and Brazil.

About City of Hope:
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope's main hospital is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, with clinics in Antelope Valley and South Pasadena. It is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics.

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