TransPerfect Raises $20,000 for American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"

Employees and Clients Come Together in New York to Walk in Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer

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Nov 07, 2016, 10:26 ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, TransPerfect took part in the American Cancer Society "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk to raise awareness and funds in an effort to help create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by this disease. In communities across the nation, TransPerfect committed to helping the Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, provide free, comprehensive information and support, and help people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it's most treatable.

"Together, TransPerfect and the American Cancer Society are committed to finishing the fight against breast cancer," said Liz Elting, Co-CEO at TransPerfect. "Our employees are proud to form a team to help the American Cancer Society achieve their vision of a world without breast cancer."

TransPerfect Co-CEO Phil Shawe added, "By joining with ACS, TransPerfect is supporting those in our community who are battling the disease, remembering those we've lost, and investing in the most effective cancer-fighting organization in the nation."

The "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" program is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to celebrate breast cancer survivors, pay tribute to loved ones lost, and raise funds to end breast cancer.

To find out how you can join TransPerfect's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team and support their efforts to end breast cancer forever, contact [email protected] or visit makingstrideswalk.org today.

About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 23 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

About TransPerfect
With annual revenues of more than $500 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 3,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.