Family-owned company brings joy to pediatric
patients as part of its 100th anniversary
celebration
DALLAS, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huffines Auto Dealerships,
one of North Texas' largest
automotive groups, will celebrate "Christmas in July" in support of
Children's Health, the leading pediatric health system in
North Texas, with a donation of
around 600 toys and $100,000
presented during a festive celebration at Children's Health Dallas
in recognition of Huffines' 100th year in business.
Huffines held a monthlong "Christmas in July" toy drive at all
10 of its dealerships through July
22, inviting the community to join the celebration to help
restock playrooms at Children's Health mid-year, when the need is
the greatest. The toys were delivered to Children's Health Dallas
in a parade led by their patient ambassadors, Kadence, Amelia and
Serenity, along with a Santa-hat-wearing pet therapy dog, in
remote-controlled cars pulling wagons filled with blocks, dolls,
stuffed animals, coloring books and more.
"For our 100th anniversary, we wanted to invite our
communities to come together to bring happiness to kids who are in
the hospital this summer," said Huffines Auto Dealerships President
and CEO Ray Huffines. "Huffines was
founded on the principle of supporting our communities, and I
couldn't think of a better way to honor the Huffines legacy than by
giving back to North Texas
kids."
Alongside the toy donation, Huffines Auto Dealerships and the
Huffines family provided a monetary gift of $100,000 to the Children's Health Indigent Family
Assistance Fund. The Indigent Family Assistance Fund provides
support to families experiencing financial strain due to unexpected
medical journeys and displacement while their child is receiving
care.
"We are always happy to collaborate with local businesses who
support our patients at any time of the year and love the idea of
Huffines Auto Dealerships creating 'Christmas in July' to bring
happiness to kids who are in our care at Children's Health,"
said Children's Medical Center Foundation Vice President of
Development Paulette Mulry. "Seeing
the smiles on our patient ambassadors as they delivered the toys
was a special moment they will never forget. Toys brighten the days
of our patients by providing comfort, help celebrate treatment
milestones, or make birthdays and holidays during their visit more
pleasant. We are grateful for donations like these that help us
further our mission to make life better for children."
Follow Huffines on Instagram throughout its 100th-anniversary
year for additional community give-back opportunities. For
more information, please visit https://www.huffines.net/.
About Huffines Auto Dealerships
Founded in
Denton, Texas, in 1924 by J.L.
Huffines Sr. as the Huffines Motor Company, family-owned and
-operated Huffines Auto Dealerships is one of North Texas' largest automotive dealership
groups, with 10 locations across Corinth, Lewisville, McKinney and Plano. The award-winning Huffines Auto
Dealerships has been recognized as a Texas Treasure Business by the
Texas Historic Commission. It has also been voted one of The Dallas
Morning News Top Places to Work 11 times, won multiple J.D. Power
Dealer of Excellence Awards and been consecutively named
Dallas' Best Automobile Group
Dealer by Consumers Choice. For 100 years, Huffines has embodied
the founder's belief that "when you sell someone a vehicle, you
make a friend for life." For more information, visit
www.huffines.net or connect on social media on Instagram or
Facebook.
Media contact:
Eryn
Gill
eryn@spmcommunications.com
817-329-3257
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