FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America's
largest automotive retailer, today affirmed its committed to
driving out cancer with a check presentation to the Kids Cancer
Foundation in Royal Palm Beach,
FL. Through its Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation has
donated nearly $16 million to
cancer-related causes from coast to coast.
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at
5:30 pm, AutoNation Chevrolet
Greenacres will present a $25,000
check to the Kids Cancer Foundation. The Kids Cancer Foundation's,
founded in 2001, in Royal Palm Beach,
FL, mission is to provide hope and support to local children
and families battling childhood cancer and/or blood disorders.
AutoNation Chevrolet Greenacres began raising funds in February,
"Inspired by our leader, Mike
Jackson, I realized our duty to support our local community
that goes above and beyond selling and servicing vehicles," said
Steven Paige, General Manager of the
dealership.
Store associates have been sharing their goal of raising
$25,000 to help the local community,
kids, and families fight this disease. Customers were
overwhelmingly supportive of the cause, and fund-raising efforts
grew very quickly.
"We are incredibly proud of the initiative Steven, his team, and
his customers have taken to make such a positive impact in their
community," said AutoNation EVP & CMO, Marc Cannon.
In 2019, Steven hopes to surpass the amount raised this year to
help even more families and kids fight this disease.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest
automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry
through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand
extensions. As of September 30, 2018,
AutoNation owned and operated over 325 locations from coast to
coast. AutoNation has sold nearly 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. Through its
Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation 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 investors.autonation.com, www.autonation.com,
www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses
additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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