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Bergstrom Automotive Raises $45,150 to Support Breast Cancer Research Programs at the Medical College of Wisconsin & UW Carbone Cancer Center

Appleton, WI (October 4, 2025) - On October 3 and 4, and September 26, Bergstrom Automotive hosted Drive for A Cure in Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Madison to support breast cancer research programs in Wisconsin. This year, the events raised $45,150. Of that amount, $37,600 was generated from guest test drives and $7,550 from donations and social media initiatives. This brings our Drive for A Cure grand total since inception to more than $700,000 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 and UW Carbone Cancer Center 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 honor the memory of someone.

“As we close another year of Drive for a Cure, we’re filled with gratitude for the survivors, fighters and supporters who continue to inspire us,” said John F. Bergstrom, Executive Chairman, Bergstrom Automotive. “We are especially proud of the 600 dedicated team members who gave their time to support this important cause. Thanks to the strength of our community, we’re not just raising awareness - we’re creating lasting impact and driving progress together.”

One hundred percent of proceeds raised from the event are donated to the Medical College of Wisconsin and UW Carbone Cancer Center.

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.

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 incidence and disparities in our community. We’re taking on cancer’s toughest challenges by mobilizing nationally recognized physicians and scientists, research-driven treatments, and offering over 260 active cancer clinical trials. As the only academic medical center in the distinct and populous eastern Wisconsin region, the center forges collaborations with more than 266 members who advance critical cancer-related discoveries. The MCW Cancer Center’s clinical facilities include Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.

About the UW Carbone Cancer Center

The UW Carbone Cancer Center at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is the leader in advancing breast cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Through innovative clinical trials and laboratory studies, Carbone is developing new therapies and personalized approaches to improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer.

About Breast Cancer

• Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women in the United States (excluding skin cancers).
• One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
• An estimated 311,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and around 3,000 in men this year.
• Nearly 43,000 women and men are expected to die from breast cancer in 2025.

*Data from the American Cancer Society, 2025