GREENWICH, Conn., April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, is proud to sponsor the Pat Tillman Foundation’s annual Pat’s Run for the third consecutive year. The event, taking place on Saturday, April 11 in Tempe, Arizona, will raise funds for the Tillman Scholars Program, which offers educational scholarships to service members, veterans and their families.
Over 75 XPO employees and their family members are scheduled to volunteer at and participate in the run. In addition to its sponsorship of the event, XPO is providing in-kind donations including forklifts and five tractor-trailers to help line the race course.
"XPO understands service, and that shared value is exactly why this partnership works," said Dr. Katherine Steele, CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation and a 2014 Tillman Scholar. "Three years in, their commitment to Pat's Run helps ensure we can keep investing in the leaders who carry that standard forward."
“At XPO, many of us share a connection to military service, which makes being part of Pat’s Run especially meaningful,” said Tony Graham, president of the West Division at XPO and a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran. “Our team is proud to support an event that brings people together to honor Pat Tillman’s legacy and support those who have served.”
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XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company’s customer-focused organization efficiently moves 16 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves 55,000 customers with 592 locations and 37,000 employees in North America and Europe, and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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XPO, a leading North American freight transportation provider, is sponsoring the Pat Tillman Foundation's annual Pat's Run for the third consecutive year. The event raises funds for the Tillman Scholars Program, offering scholarships to service members, veterans, and their families. Over 75 XPO employees and family members are volunteering and participating, with XPO also providing equipment support.
Key Points
- XPO renews sponsorship for the third year, demonstrating ongoing commitment to veterans and military service communities.
- The company is contributing both financially and in-kind (forklifts and tractor-trailers) to facilitate the Pat's Run event.
- XPO's involvement underscores its corporate responsibility initiatives and employee engagement, particularly involving veterans within its workforce.
Risks
- No direct financial or operational risks cited in the announcement, but reliance on corporate philanthropy may not impact business fundamentals.
- Potential distraction of resources or focus from core freight transportation operations, though likely minimal.
- Market impact from philanthropic activities may be limited and not translate to short-term financial performance changes.