Subaru of America, Inc. and Make-A-Wish® have partnered for a “Week of Wishes” initiative, an extension of their long-standing partnership, to surprise children with critical illnesses across the country. Local Subaru showrooms hosted celebrations to grant the wishes of these children. Subaru and its retailers have donated over $32 million, helping to grant more than 3,300 wishes through their annual Subaru Share the Love® Event. The partnership with Make-A-Wish has enabled Subaru to provide hope and strength to children fighting critical illnesses.
According to Make-A-Wish, approximately 27,000 children are diagnosed with a critical illness each year, and research shows that granting wishes can improve their quality of life and health outcomes. Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America, expressed gratitude for Subaru’s continued support in creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Throughout the “Week of Wishes,” several surprise events were held across the country. Quality Subaru in Wallingford, CT, hosted a cheer-themed celebration for 12-year-old Chloe, who suffers from a blood disorder. The event featured local cheer teams performing stunts, giving Chloe and her family a sneak peek of her upcoming cheer cave basement makeover.
Garcia Subaru North in Albuquerque, NM, surprised 13-year-old Alejandro, who has a malignant brain tumor and is losing his vision, with a red-carpet surprise party and a shopping spree at a local mall. Wakefield Subaru in Wakefield, MA, hosted a New York City-themed welcome home party for 18-year-old Sofia, who had her wish to travel to New York City granted. AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head in Hilton Head, NC, hosted a beach-themed send-off party for 4-year-old Lillian, who wished to play in the sunshine on St. Johns Island. Autobarn Subaru of Countryside in Chicago, IL, threw a gaming-themed bash for 14-year-old Goel, who recently underwent a heart transplant and wished for a gaming system.
Other Subaru retailers, including Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru, Subaru of Cherry Hill, Subaru of Moon Township, Hendrick Subaru, Peoria Subaru, Scoggin-Dickey Subaru, and Capitol Subaru, also hosted surprise “Week of Wishes” events for local wish children.
The “Week of Wishes” is part of Subaru Loves to Care, the health-focused philanthropic pillar of Subaru’s Love Promise vision. Subaru aims to show love and respect to all people and support communities and customers nationwide. Through the Love Promise, Subaru and its employees have donated over $300 million to causes they care about.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses and has granted over 550,000 wishes worldwide since 1980. Their mission is to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness, as wish experiences can improve emotional and physical health.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. The company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of over 630 retailers across the United States. Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated as a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Subaru believes in making a positive impact in the world and has donated over $300 million and logged nearly 88,000 volunteer hours over the past 20 years.
Original Story at www.prnewswire.com – 2023-07-24 15:50:00
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