FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
Nov. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer,
announced that the double platinum, award-winning, Eli Young Band,
will perform at the second annual, AutoNation Cure Bowl Tailgate
Party and Concert at Tinker Field, next to Camping World Stadium,
in Orlando,
Florida.
On December 17th, AutoNation will sponsor the
second AutoNation Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium, to benefit
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the largest private funder
of breast cancer research in the
world. BCRF is also the highest rated breast
cancer organization in the U.S. with an A+ rating from Charity
Watch and the top four-star rating from Charity
Navigator. AutoNation has committed a total of $2,000,000 to the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation to invest in the world's most promising research.
"We are pleased to join AutoNation in the fight against cancer.
This disease hits close to home for many people, so being a part of
raising awareness is very important to us," said the Eli Young Band
when commenting on performing at the AutoNation Cure Bowl Tailgate
Party and Concert.
Each ticket to the AutoNation Cure Bowl game admits entry into
the AutoNation Cure Bowl Tailgate Party and Concert. Tickets
can be purchased by visiting CureBowl.com. The game day
events will start at 3:00pm. Gates
into the stadium open at 4:00pm and
kick-off is at 5:30pm.
About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being
the end of breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising
research. Founded by Evelyn H.
Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been deeply
involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. By committing
91 cents of every dollar directly to
its mission, BCRF is one of the nation's most fiscally responsible
nonprofits and the largest private funder of breast cancer research
worldwide. Visit www.bcrfcure.org to learn more.
About AutoNation Cure Bowl
The AutoNation Cure Bowl's
goal, presented by Florida Hospital, is to bring teams
together to find a cure for cancer. This goal became
a reality in 2015 when the organization and AutoNation, its title
sponsor, presented a record breaking $1.15
million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at the
inaugural bowl game. This donation is the highest amount
given in the history of college football bowls from a single bowl
to its cancer research foundation charity partner. This
year's game will be played December
17th at Orlando's Camping
World Stadium and televised nationwide on CBS Sports Network, at
5:30pm EST.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's
largest automotive retailer, through its bold leadership,
innovation and its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming
the automotive industry. As of September 30,
2016, AutoNation owned and operated 371 new vehicle
franchises from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 10 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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