SAN DIEGO, June 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OnTrac, the largest regional package delivery company in the United States, participated at the 5th annual Yoga for Hope event that took place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Petco Park. This is the 5th year of participation for the OnTrac “Delivering Hope” team. OnTrac increased its donation to $2500 to become a Karma Sponsor. The Yoga for Hope event benefits the City of Hope, which is a leading research and treatment center dedicated to the prevention treatment and cure of cancer.

The goal of Yoga for Hope is to bring awareness to the benefits of relaxation and well-being through gentle restorative yoga practices in combination with traditional treatments for patients with life-threatening illnesses. Nina Hegyi, OnTrac Corporate Account Manager, has led team “Delivering Hope” every year. Hegyi honors her mother through her practice since losing her to cancer. Hegyi shares, “Unfortunately most people have had their lives touched by cancer. The City of Hope, through research and treatment, helps so many families go from hopeless to hopeful.”

The event was held on the field at Petco Park in San Diego. Team “Delivering Hope” included ten participants who enjoyed yoga practices from four diverse instructors, shopping at the Yoga Marketplace and education on City of Hope programs. More than $100,000 has been raised since Yoga for Hope started in 2010. Since then, thousands of yogis have united in working together to bring awareness to the City of Hope.

About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other life threatening illnesses guided by a compassionate patient-centered philosophy. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols impact care throughout the nation. In fact, our research has led to four of the leading cancer drugs that are saving lives all over the world. For more information, please visit www.cityofhope.org.

About OnTrac
OnTrac is the premier regional parcel carrier in the Western United States, providing overnight delivery at ground rates to more than 60 million consumers. OnTrac was founded in 1991, and has grown to become a top choice for e-commerce and companies looking to speed up delivery without the cost of express shipping. In 2014, OnTrac launched DirectPost, and became the first regional carrier to offer a USPS Package Consolidation Service. OnTrac is a SmartWay Transport Partner, a USPS Workshare Partner, and is integrated with over thirty different multi-carrier software providers. For more information, call 800.334.5000 or visit www.ontrac.com.

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