City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta and S.P. Richards Co. Partner to Expand Access to Cancer Expertise for Company Employees and Families

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City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta
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Atlanta-based collaboration connects employees and families to specialized cancer expertise, navigation and support through City of Hope Cancer Solutions

ATLANTA - June 23, 2026 - City of Hope^® Cancer Center Atlanta, part of one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and Atlanta-based S.P. Richards Co., today announced a new partnership to expand access to specialized cancer expertise and support for employees and their families through City of Hope Cancer Solutions. The collaboration will help connect employees and eligible family members to trusted guidance, navigation and care resources designed to support cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Through City of Hope Cancer Solutions, S.P. Richards employees and eligible family members will have access to services that may include cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling, screening support, second opinions, oncology care navigation and connections to specialized cancer expertise when needed. The program is designed to help individuals and families get answers sooner, better understand their options and move more quickly toward appropriate care.

Through the partnership, more than 1,000 employees and eligible family members will have access to these resources, extending specialized cancer support to families across the Atlanta region and beyond.

Cancer affects thousands of Georgia families each year. According to data from the National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia's cancer incidence rate exceeds the national average, underscoring the importance of timely screening, early detection and access to specialized guidance. For working families, navigating cancer concerns can be especially challenging when uncertainty, busy schedules and delays in care stand in the way of getting answers.

"Today's employers understand that supporting their people means showing up in the moments that matter most, and a cancer diagnosis is one of those moments. This partnership reflects a powerful example how employers and health care organizations can come together with a shared mission to improve access to specialized cancer care within the communities they serve," said Greg Mascavage, senior vice president, innovation and global development, City of Hope. "By connecting employees and families to trusted expertise, navigation and support earlier, we have a real opportunity to reduce delays, ease uncertainty, and make the cancer journey feel less overwhelming."

Research shows that delays in cancer screening and diagnosis remain common, particularly among working adults balancing demanding schedules, caregiving responsibilities and limited time to seek care. By bringing City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta's specialized oncology support into the workplace, S.P. Richards is helping employees and families seek answers sooner and move toward care with greater clarity and confidence.

"As a company proudly headquartered in Atlanta for more than 175 years, this partnership with City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta is incredibly meaningful to all of us at SPR," said Jack Reagan, executive vice president, S.P. Richards. "Cancer has touched so many families within our organization and throughout our community, including my own. Bringing access to world-class cancer care, support, and expertise closer to our associates and their loved ones reflects exactly who we are as a company - people-first, community-focused, and committed to supporting one another during life's most difficult moments. We are honored to partner with an organization like City of Hope that treats not just the disease, but the whole person."

For employees in the Atlanta area and beyond, the partnership creates a more direct connection to City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta and City of Hope's broader national network of specialized cancer expertise, research, and support.

"Timely access to specialized guidance and care can make a meaningful difference for patients and families facing cancer concerns," said Kristin Higgins, M.D., chief clinical officer for City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta. "This collaboration allows us to reach more people across our community earlier in their journey so they can take action with confidence and know they don't have to face it alone."

As employers continue looking for ways to strengthen employee well-being and support working families, collaborations like this one demonstrate how health care organizations and businesses can work together to expand access to specialized expertise and care resources within the communities they serve. Additional information about program access will be shared directly with employees in the coming weeks.

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About S.P. Richards Co.

S.P. Richards (SPR) is a people-first national logistics and solutions partner with unmatched distribution capabilities. As a trusted partner, we orchestrate the storage, movement, and seamless delivery of tens of thousands of products from suppliers to customers every day. Whether fulfilling orders across office supplies, janitorial/facility supplies, furniture, or technology, we care deeply about the products we sell and the services we deliver. With our personalized approach, we execute with precision and velocity at significant volumes to help customers and suppliers drive business growth. For more information, please visit https://www.sprichards.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope's affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope^™. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.