John Ray & Sons' Pink Truck Still Fueling a Cure for Breast Cancer

Posted on: Monday, September 12, 2011

TROY, NY - From today through Oct. 15, keep a look out for John Ray & Sons' Pink Truck for an opportunity to win a NY Giants Team gas grill while helping to raise funds to fight breast cancer.

This is the third year that John Ray & Sons has used sightings of its Pink Truck, a key component of its Fueling a Cure program, to raise funds for the the Susan G. Komen for the Cure(r) Northeastern Affiliate and to increase awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

"During the first two years of Fueling a Cure, we were able to raise over $28,000," said Ken Ray, President of John Ray & Sons.

Painted in the signature colors of Komen for the Cure, the Pink Truck travels about 4,500 miles each month delivering fuel to homes and businesses, with a portion of the proceeds from each gallon of fuel delivered benefiting the local Komen affiliate.

It's easy to participate in the "Spot the Pink Truck" contest. You can follow the Pink Truck on Twitter (@JohnRayPinkTruk) or post its location on the John Ray & Sons' Facebook page.

"In October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we'll total this year's donation to the local NENY Komen Affiliate and have a random drawing for the winner of the grill," Mr. Ray said.

To be part of "Spot the Pink Truck" contest:

1. Look for the John Ray & Sons' Pink Truck anywhere in the company's 10-county New York State service area, plus Bennington County, Vermont.

2. Note the time and location of the truck or take a digital photo.

3. Cick on "Spot The Pink Truck," and follow the instructions.

ABOUT JOHN RAY & SONS

Established in 1904 in Troy as an ice delivery service, John Ray & Sons has evolved through the years as times have changed - delivering ice, coal, wood, kerosene, diesel fuel, heating oil, propane, biodiesel, and bioheat fuel to residential and commercial customers throughout the greater Capital Region.

Started as a small family business, the company now employs nearly 70 people and has a fleet of over 45 vehicles. John Ray & Sons provides sales, installation and service to Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties in New York and Bennington County in Vermont.

Known for its service and innovative products, the company offers:

• Reliable delivery of heating oil, propane, diesel, gas and biofuels
• Propane tank installation/set-up and monitoring
• Propane fill and tank exchange stations
• PitStop-branded gas stations
• Captain's Choice Marine Gasoline

For more information, visit www.johnray.com.

ABOUT THE NENY AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists and has invested nearly $1 billion dollars to fulfill their mission. They have become the largest source of non-profit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Locally, the Northeastern New York Affiliate, now in its 17th year, serves an 11-county area of New York and has raised over $2.4 million dollars for local breast health and breast cancer outreach, education, screening and treatment.

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