CARite pledges $1M to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
CARite has an ambitious fundraising goal.
Through its philanthropic organization — Car Dealers Care National Foundation — the dealership network that works with consumers with soft credit backgrounds announced on Thursday a $1 million fundraising commitment benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For each vehicle sold through CARite.com and CARite participating locations in the United States, a $100 donation will be made to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.
The company said the campaign runs through December or until the $1 million goal is reached.
“We’re thrilled to expand our positive influence in the communities we serve and honored to donate through Car Dealers Care to support the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” CARite chief executive officer Jeff Bartlett said in a news release. “CARite team members are committed to serving not only our customers but the communities in which we operate.
“This program will reinforce the pride team members have in our brand by contributing to a broader purpose: accelerating research and treatment for kids in communities around the world with cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” Bartlett continued.
Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital remains focused on tripling its global investment to impact more of the 400,000 children around the world who get cancer each year as part of its ongoing six-year, $11.5 billion strategic plan.
“Partnerships like this also ensure no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for their child’s treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live,” CARite said.
For more information, visit StJude.org or CARite.com.