CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s October 1st and the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Lyft is partnering with Rush University Medical Center and The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force to provide free rides to and from breast cancer screenings.

Every year, more than 3.6 million appointments are missed due to lack of transportation, Lyft said in a statement Tuesday.

Lyft offering free rides to screenings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Trident Medical Center kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink fire truck

Shining A Light On Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Gulf Shores goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Deputies sport pink badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month