We want to share a wonderful follow-up this this week! Huffines Auto Dealerships’ “Christmas In July” Toy Drive resulted in the donation of around 600 toys to Children’s Health. The dealership group, one of North Texas’ largest automotive groups, accepted donations at all ten of its dealerships through July 22 to help Children’s Health restock its shelves. The effort was part of Huffines’ 100th Anniversary celebrations.
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The toys were delivered to Children’s Health Dallas in a a parade led by its patient ambassadors, Kadence, Amelia and Serenity, along with a Santa-hat-wearing pet therapy dog, in remote-controlled cars pulling wagons filled with blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, coloring books and more. Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health system in North Texas.
“For our 100th anniversary, we wanted to invite our communities to come together to bring happiness to kids who are in the hospital this summer,” said Huffines Auto Dealerships President and CEO Ray Huffines. “Huffines was founded on the principle of supporting our communities, and I couldn’t think of a better way to honor the Huffines legacy than by giving back to North Texas kids.”
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Alongside the toy donation, Huffines Auto Dealerships and the Huffines family provided a monetary gift of $100,000 to the Children’s Health Indigent Family Assistance Fund. The fund provides support to families experiencing financial strain due to unexpected medical journeys and displacement while their child is receiving care.
“We are always happy to collaborate with local businesses who support our patients at any time of the year and love the idea of Huffines Auto Dealerships creating ‘Christmas in July’ to bring happiness to kids who are in our care at Children’s Health,” said Children’s Medical Center Foundation Vice President of Development Paulette Mulry. “Seeing the smiles on our patient ambassadors as they delivered the toys was a special moment they will never forget. Toys brighten the days of our patients by providing comfort, help celebrate treatment milestones, or make birthdays and holidays during their visit more pleasant. We are grateful for donations like these that help us further our mission to make life better for children.”
Huffines Auto Dealerships is one of North Texas’ largest automotive dealership groups, with 10 locations across Corinth, Lewisville, McKinney and Plano. We’re proud to call Huffines Subaru and Huffines Kia part of the CarPro affiliate dealer family.
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