Today, TrueCar Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE) and AutoNation announced the
awarding of a surprise retrofitted vehicle to retired Army Sergeant
First Class Centra “Ce-Ce” Mazyck. The retrofitted vehicle will be
presented to Mazyck at a special event held at the AutoNation
Chevrolet Pembroke Pines dealership in Pembroke Pines, Florida on
Friday, November 8.
This marks the third year and fourth vehicle donation through
DrivenToDrive, a partner program between TrueCar, DAV (Disabled
American Veterans) and AutoNation. Created for injured veterans
like Mazyck who have fought for our country’s independence,
DrivenToDrive helps those with military service-connected
disabilities regain their own freedom by getting back behind the
wheel.
A veteran paratrooper, Mazyck’s army career took a turn when a
crash landing during a routine parachute jump left her paralyzed
from the waist down. Although she was told by doctors that she
would never walk again, Mazcyck was motivated by her then-infant
son, and became determined to push physical boundaries to achieve
her goals and find purpose after her military service injury.
Today, not only can Mazyck walk with the help of forearm crutches,
but she has also become a Paralympics athlete, a college graduate,
and an inspiration to injured veterans everywhere.
“Through my injury I’ve learned that the ability to get from
point A to point B is instrumental to achieving one’s goals,” said
retired Army Sergeant First Class Centra “Ce-Ce” Mazyck. “Whether
it’s taking my first steps after being told I’d never walk again
after my injury, competing on the U.S. Paralympic team, or even
dropping my son off at school, mobility and freedom go hand in
hand. I’m grateful to have been able to serve my country, and am
honored by this gift and recognition through the DrivenToDrive
program.”
Mazyck plans to use her new retrofitted vehicle to further her
independence, especially as it relates to her passion for adaptive
sports such as basketball. Mazyck’s new vehicle will grant her
freedom to transport her sports wheelchair, without needing to rely
on others to help her.
“Veterans like Ce-Ce are exactly the reason we started the
DrivenToDrive program at TrueCar,” said Mike Darrow. “Her story is
one of triumph over adversity, of appreciation of freedom, and of
dedicated service to something bigger than oneself. We are humbled
by the opportunity to help men and women like Ce-Ce who have lost
the privilege and independence that driving affords in the service
of our country, and are grateful to partner with AutoNation and DAV
to amplify the impact of DrivenToDrive.”
“AutoNation is honored to partner with TrueCar and DrivenToDrive
in recognizing U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Centra ‘Ce-Ce’ Mazyck
for her service and presenting her with a brand-new vehicle,” said
Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
for AutoNation. “We are thankful for all the men and women who have
served our country and are proud to support these heroes through
our involvement with DrivenToDrive.”
“DAV is dedicated to ensuring that veterans and their families
can access the full range of benefits available to them,” said DAV
National Adjutant and CEO Marc Burgess. “We’re proud to once again
partner with TrueCar on the DrivenToDrive program, which helps give
back the freedom and privilege of driving to deserving
veterans.”
In addition to Mazyck, the vehicle giveaway event will be
attended by TrueCar Interim CEO & President Mike Darrow,
AutoNation CMO Marc Cannon, and DAV National 1st Jr. Vice
Commander, Andy Marshall.
For more information about DrivenToDrive and its mission please
visit www.truecar.com/driventodrive.
About TrueCarTrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE) is a
digital automotive marketplace that provides comprehensive pricing
transparency about what other people paid for their cars and
enables consumers to engage with TrueCar Certified Dealers who are
committed to providing a superior purchase experience. TrueCar
operates its own branded site and its nationwide network of more
than 16,500 Certified Dealers, and also powers car-buying programs
for some of the largest U.S. membership and service organizations,
including USAA, AARP, American Express, AAA and Sam's Club. Nearly
half of all new car buyers engage with the TrueCar network during
their purchasing process. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, with an office in Austin, Texas.
About AutoNationAutoNation, America's largest
automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry
through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand
extensions. As of September 30, 2019, AutoNation owned and operated
over 325 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 12
million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this
milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to
delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and
service processes. Launched in 2015, AutoNation's Drive Pink
initiative, which has raised over $20 million, is committed to
drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research.
AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation and other cancer-related charities.
Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com,
www.twitter.com/CEOCherylMiller, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation,
where AutoNation discloses additional information about the
Company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also
visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation's automotive blog, for
information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive
industry, and current automotive news and trends.
About DAV (Disabled American Veterans)DAV
empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and
dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our
promises to the men and women who served. DAV does this by ensuring
that veterans and their families can access the full range of
benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s
injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to
veterans and their families, and educating the public about the
great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to
civilian life. DAV, a nonprofit organization with more than 1
million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S.
Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.
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