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A look back to a post we did 10 years ago!
Let’s face it. Sometimes life can be so incredibly hard. One day you wake up with the world at your fingertips. Then you get dealt a blow — one you think only happens to others.
That’s exactly what happened to one of our generous donors. Life was good, business was great and then – Boom. A scheduled trip to the doctor turned into a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The story grows from there.
No excuses | Mercedes donor knows about regular checks!
We all know that we should get our annual exams – female or male. Yet, so often we pass them off as unnecessary. No big deal! That’s where we can start to slide the slippery slope of irresponsibility, right? We would never choose that word for ourselves, but our donor has a message about exactly that.
The day he was diagnosed he’d almost blown off his dreaded annual appointment. He decided he’d better go. Frighteningly, he was sent for further testing. The doctor said it was probably nothing, but it needed to be checked. Again, his natural reaction was to slough it off and try to get out of it. He realized that he was using his busy-ness as an excuse, though. Furthermore, he knew it was a small price to pay in the form of his time, to ensure his future would be bright.
What a sucker punch to hear the ‘C’ word on the other side of the check up. The good news? Early detection meant his survival was pretty certain. Thankfully, that has proven to be the case!
In his words, it’s a stupid disease for a man to die from because it is very treatable if caught early. Men just don’t want to talk about it. It’s embarrassing and degrading so the misconceptions around it are perpetuated instead of being dealt with. Sure, the process can be harsh but the alternative isn’t pretty either.
Inspired by a scary diagnosis, he opted to make a difference for Prostate Cancer Canada
Our donor wants to up the ante in awareness so men feel compelled to look after themselves. It’s important to him that they get their exams done.
So, he’s come up with a pretty stellar plan to do just that! His journey has inspired him to make a substantial donation to help others in the same situation. His greatest goal, going forward, is to bring awareness about this disease, and to help others realize the importance of early detection.
How is he underscoring his message? What is his extraordinarily generous plan? He’s donating a Mercedes!
This isn’t just any ol’ Benz. It is a V12, 500 HP powerhouse that will give any 
Lamborghini driver a run for his money! The pristine Mercedes Benz S-Series will be auctioned off to the highest bidder on June 21st at Regal Auctions in Calgary, all proceeds going directly to Prostate Cancer Canada.
The ripple effects of giving big
The vehicle donation generosity does not stop there! More than 40 other donated vehicles will be selling on the same day, and each sale will benefit a charity chosen by the vehicle donor. The kindness of Canadians is over the top as these donations will be a significant contribution to the hundreds of thousands of dollars being sent to charities nationwide via Donate a Car Canada.
Donated vehicles that are re-sale ready are put up for bids. The highest bidder takes the wheels! Sold as-is, the net proceeds from the sale are disbursed to the donor’s charity of choice. Our Mercedes Benz donor will be on pins and needles awaiting the successful sale of his beauty of a car for Prostate Cancer Canada!
Curious about the auction process? Follow the Mercedes online!
Interested in this beauty? Whether you live in the Calgary area or not, you are free to bid on the Mercedes online via LiveBlock on auction day! If you do live in the Calgary region and want to experience the excitement live, please join us! You can discover more information and pertinent details on the Regal Auctions website.
One man’s vision has sparked a fire under us at Donate A Car to do our best in 
supporting his dream for his Mercedes. Moreover, we will continue to help others across the country donate to their chosen charities in a unique and impactful manner.
June 21st. Regal Auctions. Calgary. Be there!
UPDATE
Outstanding news! The successful auction sale of this beauty drew a donation of over$27,000.00 for Prostate Cancer Canada!
Feeling inspired to make a difference for the cause you care about? Donating your unused, unwanted vehicle is simple, quick, and free. First, fill in an online donation form. This will take you less than 10 minutes. Then, sit back and wait for your transport agent to call and arrange your free tow. Finally, watch your inbox for your tax receipt. We’ll keep you in the loop throughout the process. Every vehicle counts and your gift can go to any charity in Canada!
