Three Years, Two Cars, One Mission
Fox Valley Volkswagen is proud to announce the launch of their third annual LOVEbug
contest. For the past two years, Fox Valley Volkswagen has given away a brand new
Beetle to a deserving individual who had made a difference in their community and/or
overcame tremendous life obstacles
The first winner in 2009 was Donna Reimer
who devoted her life to others. Whether it was caring for her wheelchair-bound husband
or helping her two adopted children find their birth mother, Donna was always there.
Last year’s winner, Stephanie Flood, fought and won her battle against an
aggressive cancer four times. Her story alone was so inspiring, yet it was her involvement
with Children’s Memorial
Hospital and the American Cancer
Society that elevated LOVEbug beyond a simple car contest.
"It was then it became clear how effective
non-profit organizations are at creating warm, supportive communities that
rally around an individual," said Emir Abinion, Owner, Fox Valley Volkswagen.
"It was time to acknowledge both an inspiring individual and a deserving non-profit."
So this year, the LOVEbug3 Share the LOVE Contest is shifting gears. Fox Valley
Volkswagen is giving away TWO 21st Century Beetles. One is going to an individual
in need of a new car, and the other will be awarded to a non-profit to sell, raffle
or auction, with the proceeds going back into the respective organization.
In a struggling economy, non-profit donations often get put on the back burner,
but it’s in these times that they need them the most.
"Only one is going to win
the car, but they will all be featured in a contest that creates awareness of their
organization and gives them free exposure," said Abinion. "In the end, everyone
wins."
For the non-profits, the nominations give them another outlet to reel in
volunteers and donations. For individuals, the nominations are a way of saying "thank
you for all you do". But they both come together under one mission: Share the LOVE.
About Fox Valley Volkswagen
Fox Valley Volkswagen
560 W. North Ave., West Chicago, IL
1-800-750-8369
Fox Valley Volkswagen
1000 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL
1-800-750-8369
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1421 E. Main St., Saint Charles, IL
1-800-753-0210