Following a generous donation, Lucy and John Del Vasto are now lifetime trustees of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities for the benefit of the automotive aftermarket industry. An announcement from Groupe…
The rain held off for 115 golfers last week as they raised more than $10,000 for the High Fives For Kids Foundation as part of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario’s 2023 Annual Golf Day. The threat of rain didn’t…
Vast-Auto Distribution Ontario hit the links for a day of golf last week and raised $5,000 for the High Fives for Kids Foundation. Held August 24 at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club in Nobleton, about an hour north of Toronto, 120…
The Automotive Aftermarket Riders Club’s (AARC) annual Ride for the Future three-day motorcycle ride will kick off days before Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. The ride, which raises money for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) to help fund scholarships…
A nationwide fundraising campaign between Uni-Select’s Bumper to Bumper stores and the Breakfast Club of Canada is underway. The initiative, which will run through the end of the year will be under theme, “Long Live Our Kids.” “Driven by a…
The marquee annual charity golf tournament in the automotive aftermarket in Canada hit new heights at its recent event. Shad’s R&R raised $180,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, handing over the biggest cheque it ever has on June 22 at Woodington…
After raising $24,000 last year through corporate and personal donations, the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation’s Chairman’s Challenge is back. In all, $26,500 of funding was raised for children and youth charities across the country. Last year’s recipients included…
If a customer is having a ‘repair or replace’ debate in your shop, they may now have more incentive to consider scrapping their vehicle. Kidney Car announced recently that an unwanted vehicle could net the owner a 2022 tax receipt…
High Fives For Kids raised $10,000 from its Ontario Division Golf Day. With 134 participants out for the day, golfers hit the link at Georgetown Golf Club, about an hour outside of Toronto. After 18 holes, prizes donated from aftermarket…
Continental Tire Canada is partnering with Tree Canada where it will host a tree planting event to advance clean, sustainable and carbon neutral efforts. Through Tree Canada’s Partners in Planting program, Continental will invest in a program to support the…
Mister Transmission (International) welcomed golfers for its annual charity tournament recently. The company hosted its 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 18 at Markham, Ontario’s Angus Glen Golf Club. Franchisees, store support center staff, sponsors and friends made up…
An annual highlight on the automotive aftermarket calendar returned in fine form and bigger than ever. Shad’s R&R, the aftermarket’s annual charity golf tournament, teed off once again on June 21 after a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic…