STATESVILLE, N.C., – In the spirit of giving back to the local community, Manheim Statesville employees have formed a team to participate in the local American Cancer Society Relay For Life. In addition to participation in the annual Relay For Life, the employees have organized a raffle that will also raise funds to benefit the charity.
“We are so pleased that the employees of Manheim Statesville have dedicated their time and resources to support Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society,” said Brooke Moose, senior manager, Relay For Life, South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society Inc. “With so many worthy charities in greater Charlotte and North Carolina, we are honored to receive their commitment. This fundraiser will support services and programs for individuals with cancer and their caregivers along with cancer research.”
An American Cancer Society fundraiser, Relay For Life events are organized, overnight community fundraising walks that teams of people participate in as team members take turns walking around the track. Relay For Life events in the Statesville area are held the third weekend in May annually.
Since 1985, Relay For Life participants have raised over $5 billion. More than 1.7 million participants and 150,000 teams are projected to raise $305 million in 2014. The funds are expected to help save over 250,000 lives in 2014.
As part of the fundraiser for Relay for Life, a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo LT will be awarded at the conclusion of the raffle. Tickets are available at a cost of $20 for one, $100 for six and $200 for 13 tickets. Please contact Luann McLeod at Manheim Statesville at 704-876-1111 or luann.mcleod@manheim.com to purchase tickets with cash, check or credit card. The drawing will be held at Manheim Statesville on Aug. 29 at noon, ET.
“We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life,” said Joey Hughes, general manager of Manheim Statesville. “I am proud of our employees for continuing this tradition in support of this worthy cause.”
Manheim Statesville employees first began supporting Relay For Life in 2013 and participated in Relay For Life held at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman, N.C., in May that raised $13,644.
About Relay For Life (http://www.relayforlife.org/)
Each year, more than four million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement.
About Manheim (www.manheim.com/)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 7 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing nearly $46 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing through NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 121 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.