TONAWANDA, N.Y. -- In recognition of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NOCO Express Stores donated 10 cents from every cup of coffee sold throughout the month to the Susan G. Komen, Western New York affiliate. NOCO Express guests helped to raise $3,296 for breast cancer education and research, the company has announced.
"Breast cancer touches so many women and families in our community and we extend our sincere thanks to all of our guests who stopped into one of our Express stores to make a purchase and help support the important work of the local Susan G. Komen affiliate," [image-nocss] said Michael Newman, executive vice presidentof operations at NOCO Energy Corp.
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75% of the affiliate's net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.
NOCO owns and operates a diverse group of businesses primarily focused on the sale and distribution of energy and petroleum products. For more than 70 years, NOCO has provided the western New York community with heating fuels. NOCO distributes a full line of commercial fuels, industrial lubricants, bio-products, home energy fuel, and heating and cooling systems. The company also operates more than 30 NOCO Express gas stations and convenience stores throughout western New York.
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