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October 17, 2024

Canon Supports Disaster Relief Efforts for Hurricane Helene and Milton

Donation Will Provide Critical Medical Supplies and Aid to Affected Communities

MELVILLE, NY, October 17th, 2024 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, along with Canon Medical Systems USA, a global leader in diagnostic imaging and healthcare technology, today announced a donation to the American Red Cross to assist with ongoing disaster relief efforts for Americans impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The contribution will support communities in need of medical aid, supplies, and assistance in response to these recent natural disasters.

“At Canon, we are dedicated to helping communities recover and rebuild during challenging times. We hope that our contribution to the American Red Cross will provide much-needed resources to those affected by these hurricanes,” said Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi, president and CEO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

“As a healthcare leader, we recognize the importance of swift, compassionate response in times of crisis. Canon Medical Systems USA is committed to supporting the American Red Cross in delivering essential medical aid and resources to the communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the recovery process,” said Yuji Hamada, President and CEO, Canon Medical Systems USA.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief and recovery services to those affected by disasters. In addition to its immediate disaster response efforts, the Red Cross helps communities prepare for future emergencies and supports long-term recovery initiatives.

For more information on Canon U.S.A.’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A. Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

About Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Medical Systems Corporation, is headquartered in Tustin, Calif., and markets, sells, distributes, and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, molecular imaging, ultrasound, X-ray, and interventional X-ray equipment. For more information, visit Canon Medical Systems USA’s website.

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.