ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:
AN), America's largest automotive retailer, along with
multi-platinum recording artist Andy
Grammer, presented a check for $50,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
(BCRF). This money was raised through AutoNation and
Andy Grammer's partnership. Andy
teamed up with AutoNation and its Drive Pink initiative to drive
out cancer because raising awareness and early detection is
important to the pop artist after losing his mother, Kathy Grammer, to breast cancer.
After an energized and inspiring concert performance at the
AutoNation Cure Bowl Tailgate and Pre-Game Concert at Tinker Field,
adjacent to Camping World Stadium, Andy Grammer, joined by Marc Cannon, EVP & CMO of AutoNation, and
Alice Jackson, wife of AutoNation's
Chairman, CEO & President and BCRF Advisory Board Member,
presented a check for $50,000 to
Myra Biblowit, President & CEO
of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Kinga Lampert, Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This money was
raised through AutoNation and Andy
Grammer's partnership. The partnership included a fall tour,
The Good Parts Tour: Driven by AutoNation, in which Grammer
collected $5 from ticket sales in
AutoNation markets to donate to BCRF.
Following the first quarter, the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation presented a check for $1.1
million dollars, representing their three-year cumulative
contribution, to Dr. Annette Khaled,
Professor & Cancer Division Head at the University of Central Florida's College of
Medicine. Dr. Khaled is a BCRF funded researcher and these grants
have continued to fuel the ground-breaking research BCRF supports
in achieving its mission to be the end of breast cancer.
The check was presented by Cheryl
Miller, AutoNation's Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer and Alice Jackson,
along with Alan Gooch, Executive
Director, Orlando Sports Foundation, Myra
Biblowit, and Kinga Lampert,
at the 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl at the Camping World Stadium in
Orlando, Florida.
During halftime, breast cancer survivors, led by Allison Johnson, the mother of Matt Johnson from Season 15 of The Voice carried
nine AutoNation Drive Pink quilts on to the field. The quilts are
comprised of thousands of quilt squares, made by AutoNation
Associates to honor loved ones touched by cancer.
Now in its fourth year, the AutoNation Cure Bowl benefits BCRF,
the largest private funder of breast cancer research
worldwide. BCRF is also the highest rated
breast cancer organization in the U.S.
The Company has committed its charitable resources towards
cancer research, early detection and prevention. In October,
AutoNation's 26,000 associates participated in the Company's "DRIVE
PINK Across America Day", in commemoration of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Associates in all 18 markets from coast to coast
assembled and delivered gift bags filled with items designed
specially to bring comfort to kids and adults undergoing cancer
treatment, all part of the larger "DRIVE PINK" initiative that has
raised more than $16 million dollars
to fund cancer-related nonprofits and research into finding a
cure.
About Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer is all about
inspiring and empowering the world by communicating his truths
through his music. Grammer has taken the music world by storm with
a succession of anthemic pop hits, six of which are certified gold
or better. His debut album featured the platinum singles "Keep Your
Head Up" and "Fine By Me." Andy's second album, Magazines or
Novels, featured the triple platinum worldwide hit "Honey, I'm
Good," which was one of the best-selling songs of 2015, and the
certified gold anthem "Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)." Andy's third
full-length album, The Good Parts, was released December 1, 2017. The record includes his global
smash hit "Fresh Eyes," which has become a global streaming
phenomenon with over 300 million total streams, as well as his
current hit single "Smoke Clears."
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. This year, BCRF has awarded
$63 million in grants to support the
work of nearly 300 scientists at leading medical and academic
institutions across 14 countries, making BCRF the largest private
funder of breast cancer research worldwide. BCRF is also the
highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. Visit
www.bcrf.org to learn more.
About AutoNation Cure Bowl
Bringing Teams Together to Find a Cure for Cancer. The AutoNation
Cure Bowl is more than a game. It is a platform to raise awareness
for cancer research and recognize those that thrived in the fight
against cancer. Funds raised from the AutoNation Cure Bowl directly
benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Since 2015,
the bowl has raised a collective $3.55
million dollars to benefit breast cancer research. The
AutoNation Cure Bowl is the signature event for the Orlando Sports
Foundation and matches teams from the Sun Belt Conference and the
American Athletic Conference. It is played on the third Saturday in
December at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., and broadcasts nationally on
CBS Sports Network and the Touchdown Radio Network. To learn more,
visit CureBowl.com.
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 over 11 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 DRV PNK 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.
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additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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