Seeking Dealerships to Help Fund the Fight Against Pediatric Brain Cancer

Schaumburg, IL, August 21, 2024 --(PR.com)-- Automotive dealerships have long been community pillars, supporting local events and charities for over a century. The Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer invites dealerships nationwide to join their "Driven For Kids | Defeat Pediatric Brain Cancer" fundraising campaign in October, in honor of Violet's sixth birthday. This collaboration aims to utilize automotive dealerships’ unique connection to their local communities to raise funds for critical research and support families currently affected by this devastating disease.

The Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer was founded by dealership owner Steve Napleton in memory of his daughter Violet, who passed away at three years old from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – a form of pediatric brain cancer that has less than 1% survival rate and no effective treatment. To honor Violet's memory, the entire Napleton family is now devoted to raising money for pediatric brain cancer research and supporting patient families undergoing treatment. Pediatric brain cancer claims the lives of more children in the United States than any other disease. The Violet Foundation urges everyone to take inspiration from Violet's fight and join their efforts to end this cancer once and for all.

Last year, over 120 dealerships across the country donated over $200,000 to the Violet Foundation in October, Violet’s birthday month. In an area where resources are limited and the demand is high, the collaborative strength of the dealership community has the potential to create a significant impact.

"We are so honored to have the support of so many other car dealers,” said Steve Napleton, Partner at Steve Napleton Auto Group and Violet’s dad. “Dealerships are often really involved in their local communities. We wanted to see, what kind of impact can dealerships have if we unite against this specific disease?”

The Napleton Family of Dealerships have been active in supporting the fight against pediatric brain cancer since Violet’s diagnosis. The Steve Napleton Auto Group has raised over $400,000 towards the Violet Foundation since October 2022. Because of this success, the Violet Foundation has provided critical support to over 100 families with children undergoing brain tumor treatment, and co-funded 12 research efforts around the world to develop more effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer.

To participate in October's Driven For Kids Fundraising Event, visit www.DrivenForKids.org or learn more about Violet's Story and the Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer at www.violet-foundation.org.

About the Violet Foundation
The Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by the Napleton family in memory of Violet Napleton, who passed away at three years old from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) -- a form of pediatric brain cancer that has less than 1% survival rate and no effective treatment. The Violet Foundation has two complementary missions: to raise money for critically needed research, and to support the families of pediatric brain cancer patients in every way they can. Federal Tax ID 88-3852728.

Driven For Kids 2023: Participating Dealerships:

Arlington Heights Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Jack Phelan Chevy

Napleton’s Palatine Subaru

Aston Martin Chicago, Chevrolet of Wayzata

Jack Phelan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Napleton’s Schaumburg Buick GMC

Audi Loves Park

Jaguar Northfield

Napleton’s Schaumburg Mazda

Biggers Chevrolet

Lexus of Brookfield

Napleton’s Schaumburg Subaru

Biggers Mazda.

Lexus of Maplewood

Napleton’s Urbana Mitsubishi

Ed Napleton Honda

Lexus of Milwaukee

Napleton's Aston Martin of Downers Grove

Ed Napleton Honda in Oak Lawn

Lexus of Wayzata

Napleton's Auto Park of Urbana

Elgin Kia

Maserati of Indianapolis

Napleton's Clermont Chrysler Jeep Dodge

FIAT of Indianapolis

Mazda of Orland Park

Napleton's Ellwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Fields BMW of Northfield

McGrath Arlington Kia

Napleton's Hyundai of Urbana

Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

McGrath City Honda

Napleton's Kia of Elmhurst

Fields Lexus Glenview

McGrath City Hyundai

Napleton's Kia of Urbana

Fields Volvo Cars Northfield

McGrath City Mazda

Napleton's Mazda of Urbana

Genesis of Aurora

McGrath Kia of Highland Park

Napleton's Mid Rivers Chrysler Dodge Jee

Genesis of Calumet City

Mercedes-Benz of Bourbonnais

Napleton's Mid Rivers Kia

Genesis of Carmel

Mercedes-Benz of Orland Park

Napleton's North Palm Hyundai

Genesis of Hazelwood

Mercedes-Benz of Rochester

Napleton's Northlake Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Genesis of Lake Park

Mid River Alfa Romeo

Napleton's on Northlake

Genesis of Urbana

Mini of Glencoe

Napleton's Palm Beach Acura

Genesis of West Park Beach

Napleton Alfa Romeo of Indianapolis

Napleton's River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Gerald Ford

Napleton Auto Naperville

Napleton's River Oaks Honda

Gerald Honda of Countryside

Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

Napleton's South Orlando ChryslerJeepDodge

Gerald Honda of Matteson

Napleton Honda of Morton Grove

Napleton's Toyota of Urbana

Gerald Hyundai

Napleton Hyundai

Napleton's Valley Hyundai

Gerald Kia of Naperville

Napleton Hyundai of Carmel

Napleton's Volkswagen of Orlando

Gerald Kia of North Aurora

Napleton Kia of Carmel

Napleton's Volkswagen of Sanford

Gerald Nissan of Naperville

Napleton Kia of Fischer’s

Napleton's Volkswagen of Urbana

Gerald Nissan of North Aurora

Napleton Maserati of Downers Grove

Porsche Downtown Chicago

Gerald Subaru North Aurora

Napleton Mazda of Libertyville

Porsche Wyoming Valley

Gerald Subaru of Naperville

Napleton Mazda of Naperville

Raymond Chevrolet

Gerald Toyota of Matteson

Napleton Mid Rivers Maserati

Raymond Kia

Hawk Cadillac of Joliet

Napleton Northlake KIA

Southlake Kia

Hawk CDJR & Fiat of Forest Park

Napleton River Oaks Hyundai

Southlake Nissan

Hawk Chevrolet of Joliet

Napleton River Oaks Kia

Subaru of Wyoming Valley

Hawk Ford of Carol Stream

Napleton St. Louis Nissan

Toyota of Brookfield

Hawk Ford of St. Charles

Napleton Subaru

VW of Palatine

Hawk Mazda of Joliet

Napleton Westmont Porsche

Webb Chevy Oak Lawn

Hawk Nissan of St. Charles

Napleton’s Countryside Mazda

Webb Chevy Plainfield

Hawk Subaru of Joliet

Napleton’s Oak Lawn Mazda

West Palm Beach Hyundai

Hawk Volkswagen of Joliet

Napleton’s Palatine Mazda

Wyoming Valley BMW