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Bergstrom Automotive raises $35,487 to support Breast Cancer Research programs at the the Medical College of Wisconsin
Appleton, WI (October 7, 2023) — On October 6 and 7, Bergstrom Automotive hosted Drive for A Cure in Appleton and Oshkosh to support breast cancer research programs in Wisconsin. This year, the events raised $35,487. Of that amount, $29,144 was generated from guest test drives and $6,343 from donations and social media initiatives. This brings our Drive for A Cure grand total to more than $621,000 donated for breast cancer research in Wisconsin.
A special fleet of 100 Bergstrom cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs were available for anyone to test drive (21 years of age or older). For each mile driven, Bergstrom donated $1 to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) breast cancer research programs. Guests also enjoyed free food and refreshments and commemorative tee shirts and had an opportunity to write a special message on a vehicle to recognize a breast cancer survivor or in memory of someone.
“Thank you to all of the survivors and those battling breast cancer who came out to support the event,” states Tim M. Bergstrom, President and CEO of Bergstrom Automotive. “We are extremely proud of our team members who volunteered their time and our community for their incredible support and contributions.”
One hundred percent of proceeds raised from the event are donated to MCW.
About Bergstrom Automotive
Bergstrom Automotive, headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, is one of the top automotive retailers in the U.S. and the largest dealer in Wisconsin. The company employs over 2,300 teammates statewide and is focused on delivering outstanding guest service. The Bergstrom organization sells and services the following franchises: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Sprinter, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo in facilities located throughout the state of Wisconsin. More information is available at bergstromauto.com
About the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center is dedicated to translating research into patient care and reducing the cancer burden in the region, state and beyond. The MCW Cancer Center is committed to taking on cancer’s toughest challenges by mobilizing nationally recognized physician scientists, the latest research-driven treatments and over 260 active cancer clinical trials. As the only academic cancer research center in the distinct and populous eastern Wisconsin region, the center forges collaborations with more than 260 members who help advance critical cancer-related discoveries. The MCW Cancer Center's clinical facilities include Froedtert Hospital, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Zablocki VA Medical Center.
About Breast Cancer*
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers.
- One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer — 5,460 estimated in Wisconsin in 2023
- 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.
- 43,700 women and men are estimated to die from breast cancer in 2023— nearly 720 in Wisconsin.
