The Bridgestone network has just handed over to the Leukaemia Foundation the keys to two brand new Holden Commodores.

These vehicles will be used to transport blood cancer patients to and from hospital. Every year more than 2,500 Victorians every year are likely to be diagnosed with with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Bridgestone’s regional retail manager for Victoria and Tasmania, Ian Dougherty, said “Bridgestone is a proud supporter of the Leukaemia Foundation and has been for 25 years.

“The Leukaemia Foundation is our sole charity; it’s a partnership that represents a commitment from all our employees and our network across the country — including Bridgestone Select, Bridgestone Service Centres and Bridgestone Tyre Centres.

“We are continuing to grow our fleet of Leukaemia Foundation patient transport vehicles. We know this alleviates at least one of the many burdens that blood cancer patients and their families encounter.”

Stephanie Hechenberger, the Leukaemia Foundation’s general manager for Victoria and Tasmania, said “Low immunity from treatment often means patients need a specialised transport service. We need these new Commodores to help more patients arrive at treatment safely and, excitingly, these vehicles will enable us to expand our services to south-east Melbourne.”