PHOENIX, Dec. 7, 2020 — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, presented a $20,000 check to Phoenix Children’s Hospital at AutoNation Toyota Tempe on Thursday, December 3. Funds were raised through AutoNation’s cash register charity program and the support of the community and Associates at AutoNation stores in Arizona. With a donation program in place at all point of purchase terminals, Customers make donations to the charity by adding an amount to their credit card, 100% of which goes directly to the charity.
According to Neil Underwood, General Manager of AutoNation Toyota Tempe, “AutoNation is so proud to support the critical work of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We were honored to be the Pace Car Sponsor of the Virtual 5K and help the hospital raise more than $162,000!”
AutoNation’s Arizona Market President Matt Brown added, “I’m very proud of the leadership role that AutoNation plays in the local community. Customers and Associates have been generous in donating and uniting for a common cause—to drive out cancer.”
AutoNation has a long track record of supporting communities, most notably through its DRV PNK Mission which has raised almost $26 Million to support cancer research and treatment.