Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ Raises Over $42,000 for Cancer Research and Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Newton, MA (PRWEB) September 18, 2017 -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) customers helped fight cancer this summer raising more than $42,000 for the Jimmy Fund through the annual A Chance for Kids & Families® fundraiser.
This summer marked the fourth year that VIOC has participated in the fundraiser and was the most successful to date. Since 2014, VIOC has raised nearly $100,000 for the Jimmy Fund to support patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
“We are excited our employees and customers got so involved this year,” said Don Smith, CEO of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee. “The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work they do to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is remarkable.” Henley Enterprises, Inc. operates 48 New England Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.
“We are proud to partner with Valvoline for their support in this fundraising program,” said David Giagrando, assistant vice president, Corporate Partnerships, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund. “Each year we are amazed and humbled by the franchisees and their customers’ generosity towards the Jimmy Fund and helping families who face a cancer diagnosis.”
To learn more about A Chance for Kids & Families, please visit http://www.jimmyfund.org/acfkf.
About Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠
Valvoline™, a leading supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has been serving American motorists for more than 150 years. Its operating segment, Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠, ranks as the #2 quick-lube chain by number of stores, with more than 1,070 company-owned and franchised locations in the U.S. Its industry-leading model delivers service you can see from experts you can trust. Visit http://www.vioc.com to learn more.
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About Henley Enterprises, Inc.
Henley Enterprises Inc. is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM franchisee operating 220 locations in 12 states. Founded in 1989, Henley built the first ever franchised Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center in Somerville, MA. Currently, Henley operates 48 locations in New England.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund (http://www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.
Alison Rose, Henley Enterprises Inc. dba Valvoline Instant Oil Change, http://www.VIOC.com, +1 401-741-4062, [email protected]
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