OMAHA, Neb. – Select Van & Storage, an agent for Mayflower Transit, proudly turned their Mayflower green to pink as they participated as an active sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Owner Wink Smith contacted the Nebraska affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation to see what Select Van & Storage, known as “Omaha’s Mover,” could do to help the community in the fight against breast cancer.

“We feel it is important to give back to the community, and the Race for the Cure was a great place to start,” said Smith. “We look forward to partnering with the Komen organization for years to come!”

Starting with a pledge to donate 50 percent of rental fees from Select’s new Pink Totes plastic storage containers, Select’s involvement in the race grew significantly as they saw an even greater need for help.

In addition to their financial donation, the team from Select Van & Storage opened their warehouse as the pick-up point for participants’ race packets, T-shirts and timing chips. For two weeks, the Select staff helped the more than 16,000 runners and walkers get ready for the big day. Select Van & Storage employees helped participants carry their gear to their cars, and Smith provided lunch for all the Komen volunteers.

On the day of the race in downtown Omaha, Select Van & Storage set up a booth at the finish line to promote their Pink Tote program and greet the race finishers.

About Select Van & Storage

Select Van & Storage has been proving household goods relocations and moving services for more than 50 years. The family-owned and operated agency offers air-ride equipment, utilizing all the newest techniques in safe loading, packing and claims prevention, and specializes in corporate and individual long distance relocations. Select Van & Storage has locations in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Kansas City, Mo.

About Mayflower Transit
Mayflower Transit, founded in 1927, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest van lines and transports household goods, electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art, and specialized freight, utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters offices are located in suburban St. Louis, Mo. Further information about the company is available at www.mayflower.com.