The 16th Annual Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program Announces Goal to Surpass $87 Million in Total Funding for Pediatric Cancer Research

Holyoke, MA, October 08, 2014 --(PR.com)-- “Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels is critical to the future of Pediatric Cancer Research and we want to play a strong role in bringing this important event across the finish line,” said Gary Rome, President of Gary Rome Auto Group. “This is about funding pediatric cancer research, finding a cure and making the future brighter for all of our children and families.” Holyoke's Mayor came by for the event at Gary Rome Hyundai. Mayor Morse highlighted September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer in children is rare, but it is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children in the United States. In 2014, it is estimated that 15,780 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 years will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,960 will die of the disease in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels will host its fifth annual national September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign. The nonprofit plans to award $9 million in pediatric cancer research grants during September.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels®, a leader in the fight against childhood cancer, today announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign in September, and that it has selected 36 children’s hospitals from across the U.S. to receive a total of $9 million for pediatric cancer research during the month. This latest announcement is part of the organization’s annual program recognizing September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The program is supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels

Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing life-saving research and innovative treatments for the disease. Primary funding for Hyundai Hope On Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 800 U.S. dealers. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded $87 million towards childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

Gary Rome Auto Group

Gary Rome Hyundai, based in Holyoke Massachusetts, and Gary Rome Kia, based in Enfield Connecticut provide Hyundai and Kia sales and service to all of Massachusetts and Connecticut. When you visit our car dealerships, expect the superior customer service that you deserve. Get the new or used car that you have been dreaming of by calling or visiting Gary Rome Hyundai of Holyoke and Gary Rome Kia of Enfield today. For more information, go to www.garyromehyundai.com/ or www.garyromekia.com/.