UPDATE: Jasper Wildfire Relief & Jack Carter Chev

UPDATE! Jack Cart Chev’s donated 1955 Lakester auctioned successfully!

Jack Carter Chev is up to all kinds of Good — again! You won’t believe what they’re rollin’ through the auction lanes in support of Canadian wildfire relief work this year!

Jasper Wildfire Relief boat auction NEW NEWS!

Spoiler alert (if you haven’t been following along with our dealership charity vehicle auction posts)! The 1955 Lakefield Lakester has been auctioned. How much will the dealership’s charity-of-choice receive? A whopping $4373.75!

Read on to learn how this all came together, and visit our 1962 Buick Special blog to get up-to-speed on how that Beauty did on sale day!

Things are happening fast : dealership auctioning 2 special units for Jasper wildfire relief

This summer’s Jasper wildfire event has drawn a compassionate response from around the globe. You might have your own memories of times well spent in that beautiful part of Canada?

Jack Carter Chev is stepping up — once again — by responding in their own uniquely generous way!

You may remember their substantial efforts in responding to wildfire relief just last year? Scroll our blogs for the unfolding story of their efforts on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross in 2023.

What are they up to this year? A little more of the same…and a donation that floats!

A peek at what will be up for sale on auction day

Who knew wildfire relief could look so pretty?

Curious about how all of this plays out for wildfire relief?

If you have been following along with us over the years, you know a bit about our auction process. Whenever possible, donated vehicles are auctioned, or re-sold, as-is to the highest bidder.

In the case of these Jasper wildfire relief units, our local auction house, Regal Auctions, will be handling the sale.

Things are moving along quickly! It is possible that both the 1955 Lakefield Lakester and the 1962 Buick Special Convertible will go up for auction on Saturday, August 24, 2024!

Get involved!

Help people impacted by Alberta Wildfires. Make a donation to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal:
online
by calling 1-800-418-1111
by texting ABFIRES to 45678 to make a $10 donation

Canadian Red Cross donations will be used for assisting those impacted in Jasper and other affected areas in Alberta. Immediate and ongoing relief will include financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them. Recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires will continue, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Alberta.

Remember, you can donate your own unused vehicle!

If you have an unused van, car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle that you would like to donate, we’re here to help! The process is simple, quick, and free — for you and your charity of choice.

First, simply fill in our online donation form. This will take you less than 10 minutes to complete.

Then, wait for a phone call from your supporting tow agent. They’ll set up your free tow in a timely, convenient manner.

Lastly, our agent will re-sell or recycle your donated vehicle. Then, the net proceeds will distributed to your charity. Just watch your inbox for your tax receipt!

Stay tuned for updates on Jack Carter Chev’s wildfire relief efforts!

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