Hankook Supports Veterans at Reds’ Military Appreciation Day
Hankook Tire America Corp. presented Disabled American Veterans (DAV) with a $150,000 donation during Cincinnati Reds’ Military Appreciation Day Game on June 12, hosted at the Great American Ball Park. The tiremaker also kicked off its Hankook Heroes program to honor military veterans. Through the program, anyone can enter someone who’s served in the U.S.
Yokohama, LPGA to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Yokohama Tire Corp. and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) have teamed up with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that is dedicated to improving the lives of children, to hold a golf tournament to benefit children. The 2016 Yokohama/ LPGA Charity Open Benefitting KaBOOM! will take place on May 2 at the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Capitol
Brake Parts Inc. Increases Donation to United Way
Brake Parts Inc. has raised more than $175,000 for the United Way of Greater McHenry, Ill. The donation is an increase from last year’s donation, which was raised during the company’s annual campaign drive during the fourth quarter of 2015. Money was raised by employees through a silent auction, various raffles, golf passes, a computer
VIP Doubles Donation to Make-A-Wish
Lewiston, Maine-based VIP Tires & Service has raised $45,216 for Make-A-Wish, to help fund wishes for kids in Maine with life threatening medical conditions. During the company’s annual Season of Wishes Initiative, customers and employees were encouraged to make donations to Make-A-Wish in November and December. Every VIP store in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Mid-Atlantic TirePros Sponsors Children’s Coat Drive
Easton, Md.-based Mid-Atlantic TirePros is sponsoring its 9th Annual Arlene M. John Koats for Kids Drive to help give coats to children in need. “We have collected over 4,000 coats over the last eight years. We appreciate the community continuing to embrace this annual event,” said Terry John, owner of Mid-Atlantic TirePros. Mid-Atlantic TirePros began
Michelin Raises Record $682,000 at Golf Tourney
Michelin North America raised a record $682,000 during its annual charity golf tournament. Hosted each October at golf courses in Greenville, S.C., the Michelin charity golf tournament is supported by Michelin suppliers and business partners from around the world, the tiremaker said. This is the 26th year Michelin has hosted the tournament, raising $4 million
Plaza Tire Raises Money for St. Jude
Missouri- based Plaza Tire, along with is customers, raised $11,712 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Plaza Tire joined more than 2,600 restaurants, grocery stores and other retail business nationwide to participate in the 4th annual “St. Jude Give thanks. Give hope.” campaign. From April to May, customers were encouraged to donate $1 at check
