Donors give cars for cancer because they care

Every vehicle donation has a story. Because so many Canadians are directly and emotionally impacted by cancers, thousands of generous folx donate cars for cancer every year.

One of our fabulously generous outcomes in recent months was M.L.’s Ford Model A donation. The short story?

$10,687.50 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society!

The Alberta Cancer Foundation was the happy recipient of multiple recycle-ready donations from the same donor over the past few years, too. This isn’t unusual! Vehicle donors love the experience of giving in this way, and they often come back whenever they, or a loved one, have a car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle that can aid the cause they love.

Personal connection and donating cars for cancer

Visible fund raising efforts draw caring attention to some cancers. These campaigns matter so much! Research and treatment development mean that illness that historically would have resulted in death is now treatable and survivable. One such is prostate cancer.

One vehicle donor had a personal mission to raise awareness and compel action. He had a close call with prostate cancer and it shook him to the core. The result was a radical generosity! He donated an auction-ready Mercedes that resulted in a donation of over $27,000.00 for Prostate Cancer Canada!

Kids Cancer Care Foundation receives 5 vehicle donation — from one donor!

When a donor found herself settling an Alberta estate, she needed a simple solution for managing multiple vehicles left on her loved one’s property. One by one, we excitedly watched as each unique donation rolled in on behalf of her charity of choice, Kids Cancer Care.

When the agent successfully completed her first free tow, she wrote in to note, “Very good service.” The second wave of vehicles were helped along by a, “Very nice young man,” too!

All-in-all, KCC received the net proceeds from her generously donated estate 1992 Buick Regal, 1984 Chevrolet Geo Citation, 1981 Oldsmobile Tornado (she had a “tear in her eye” as she watched this one roll away), 1981 Ford F-250, and 1980 Ford Econoline. These vehicles added up to thousands of donation dollars for her charity of choice!

Every car counts for cancer

Recycle-ready or auction primed, every vehicle counts when donated for your chosen cancer organization. The process is simple, quick, and free. Not sure who to direct your gift to? You might visit CanadaHelps for a robust list of charities to choose from.

Ready to jump right in? Fill in an online form (it will take you less than 10 minutes). Then wait for your supporting transport agent to call you to arrange your free tow. Finally, watch your inbox. That’s where you’ll see your tax receipt at process end!

We can’t wait to work alongside you and your chosen cancer charity!

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UPDATE: SOLD! You won’t believe this Beauty! Donated Ford Model A in auction-ready condition is a sight to behold! Scroll on for a photo gallery…

The Ford Model A of our dreams!

We could ramble on about this gorgeous classic! But pics of M.L.’s donated 1931 Ford Model A 2D Coupe sing it all:

Donation received! Now what?

Every donated vehicle is assessed for re-sale or recycle value. And you guessed it! This fantastic beast is ready for auction. The sale will be managed by Regal Auctions in Calgary, Alberta. Be sure to follow that link to see even more fabulous photos of the interior! If you can make to the auction, you are most welcome! ‘Can’t make it to the sale? Bidding will be available online, too!

The Ford Model A will go up for sale as-is. It will be sold to the highest bidder. The net proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. There is no cost or effort to the CCS in this process. Everything will be managed by ourselves here at Donate a Car Canada and Regal Auctions. Finally, CanadaHelps will facilitate getting the tax receipt to the charity so that M.L. can receive their tax receipt!

Do you have a vehicle to donate? Runnin’ or rusty, classic or crush-ready, every car counts! It is so easy. First, fill in an online donation form. Then, wait for your phone to ring (that’s the tow crew calling to arrange your free tow). Finally, watch your inbox. That’s where you’ll find your tax receipt at process end.

We are always a phone call (1-877-250-4904) or an email away. And our FAQ‘s and queries can help if you have questions you’d like answered before you proceed.

Stay tuned!

You will find an update here when M.L.’s classic Ford Model A sells successfully. Find us on Face Book and Instagram for other news and updates regarding donated vehicles. This means of receiving donations is available to any registered Canadian charity. When you follow us you will find hundreds of snippets acknowledging the thousands of donations Canadians make every year. Vehicle donation is a simple, quick, and free way to support the cause you love — and we’re here to keep it that way!

Happy news! We have a sale update!

For those of you following along on this Canadian Cancer Society vintage car donation, we have news! We are happy to report that the Model A was successfully auctioned in late September. The donation outcome? *Drum roll please….* $10,687.50 will be sent to the CCS in the donor’s name. That is a robust donation, and a hearty tax receipt amount, too. Big kudos to this generous donor!

Updated #2: What the donor has to say

Here at Donate a Car Canada we strive for 5 star reviews all the way. Our effort is to ensure that your donation experience is 100% positive. So, when a donor expresses dissatisfaction? Hooboy! Do we ever take it to heart. When a donor is over the moon about their process? We’re over the moon, too!

On a special gift like this donated Ford Model A we know that there is a unique investment on the donor’s side of things. When we heard his thoughts on how it all came together, we were tickled:

“We were able to listen to the live auction and were elated to hear the
outcome.

On behalf of myself and my family, we want to thank you for all of your
advice, guidance, support, research, and networking in helping us to have
the car auctioned-off for a good cause. We appreciate you.

My late Grandparents, as well as my late Dad, all of whom owned and enjoyed
the car at one time or another, would be so happy with this outcome.”

And do we ever appreciate this family! ‘Here’s to your family being next on the happy donor list!

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Donate a car, make a difference

If you have spent any time on our website or Google reviews, you might have already spotted the community caring that goes on around here? One of our charities recently wrote,

There is a direct correlation with the number of donations we receive to the number of people we can reach to help them with their decision to become an organ donor as well as any concerns or questions they might have regarding becoming a live organ donor. Donate a Car has been a big part in supporting the Canadian Transplant Society and we truly owe them much gratitude for their insight and generosity. Thank you so much Donate a Car.

Transplant Society

The charity you love (and we do mean ANY charity in Canada…in ANY province in the country) will welcome your car donation. There is no cost to your charity for this care, and every dollar can go to their meaningful work.

Getting it right for your charity of choice

Donate a Car Canada has been caring for Canada’s charities for over two decades. By either re-selling or recycling your donated vehicle, we work to get the highest donation possible for your cause.

The Canadian Cancer Society has been with us from the beginning:

Donate a Car Canada has graciously contributed to the Canadian Cancer Society for years, raising $1,495,691.79 and counting! (A little DACC edit: this number is now 1,569,263.13+!) Thanks to this program – and to all of you who choose to support the Canadian Cancer Society through the donation of your vehicle – we can continue to make progress that will save more lives today and for generations to come. Thank you for joining the fight.

Canadian Cancer Society

Another long-time charity notes,

The Society is grateful to Donate a Car Canada for supporting our vision to help people “live well while creating a future without arthritis.”

The Arthritis Society

And let’s not forget our furry-feathered-friend charities. These dollar-stretching organizations make every car donation penny count!

The Animal Rescue Crew Society would like to extend a heart felt testimonial of the crucial assistance that Donate a Car Canada provides us. AARCS mission is to improve the lives of animals by rescuing and providing sanctuary to abandoned, surrendered or abused animals; assisting communities to achieve healthy and respectful relationships with animals; promoting responsible and compassionate guardianship and advocating on behalf of all animals. We could not do our crucial work without the support of community networks such as Donate a Car Canada. They provide a unique way of contributing that makes it easy for donors and charities like us to benefit from their program. We have raised thousands of dollars [a side note from DACC: this number is now at $187,395.22+ and counting!] through their program that has allowed us to help animals in need now. Thank you Donate a Car for the support you have generously provided us.  Through help like yours we provide foster homes to animals in needs and regularly run rescue efforts. 

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS

Kids, critters, community, and more

Donating a vehicle is a big decision. My own family has donated several vehicles through the years, and each decision is made carefully. The biggest conundrum? Which charity to choose! Inn From the Cold (a local family shelter) was a heart-choice for us…out of a list of so many other worthy works!

When selecting the charity you wish to donate to, you might start by thinking close to home. What is the care that is most affecting you and yours right now? Perhaps the concern of the moment is Canada’s wildlife, or conservation? We have charities for that! If health is top priority, there is a charity tending the very aspect of physical wellbeing that you would like to support.

Choosing the cause for your car donation

Animal care, shelter, and rescue charities are top-choice charities for car donors. Charities promoting inclusion-affirmation-equity need vehicle donations, too! Theatre and the arts, literacy, and education are all held up by supporting charities. You can donate your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle their way as well!

Vehicle donation really is all about what matters to you: your car, your cause, your tax receipt.

Take the time you need to select your charity. Scroll our Reviews to learn what it has been like for donors and charities alike to experience this kind of donation.

Reach out to one of your favourite charities to talk to them about what it has been like for them to receive vehicle donations. If they have not yet had that experience? No problem! Your donation will be the one that ensures they are added to our donation form drop-down list. That way, every future donor will have the chance to select them as Charity of Choice!

I’m a charity rep — how do we sign up?

We’re glad you’re here! Please visit our “Fundraising” page for our step-by-step process. We will make this as simple and accessible as possible for you. There is no cost to you as a charity. We even provide printable and digital promotional materials made just for you!

I’m ready to donate a vehicle! What do I do now?

This is all as easy as 1-2-3 for you and for your charity!

1. Fill in your online form. Just click the red button below and in less than 10 minutes you will be on your way to a free tow! Trouble with the form? ‘Just want to talk to a real person before you get started? Call in to 1-877-250-4904. We are happy to assist!
2. Then, sit back and wait for your supporting agent to call to arrange pick-up timing that suits you best.
3. Next, watch your inbox for your tax receipt.

You are also invited to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. There you will be able to keep up-to-date on posts that showcase amazing donors and charities in every province in Canada!

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World Cancer Day: a blend of heart, stats, and hope for the future

World Cancer Day strikes a chord. At the time of this writing I have many loved ones and family members facing their personal Cancer diagnoses head on. I’ve lost people to the disease just this year, and many others over my lifetime. Maybe that rings true for you, too?

The Canadian Cancer Society offers some clear-eyed statistics on just how Canada is affected by this kind of illness as a whole. Their pie charts are not for the faint-of-heart.

And there is now more hope for cure, recovery, and remission than ever before.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation notes, “The impact of a donation is far bigger than any statistic. Your donation and your kindness reaches all over…It touches our neighbours, our friends and our loved ones–those who face cancer today or later down the road.

By donating…you help fund support programs for patients close to home, helping ease their cancer journey, and make life better for patients with cancer when a specific cure is not yet an option. You help us provide immediate assistance when it’s needed most, create inviting spaces for patients to heal, and drive innovative research that will lead to life-saving discoveries.

This impact translates into heartwarming stories. Stories about people. People who are helping others. People who are persevering. People who have left behind legacies that inspire. And so on.”

Your impact on World Cancer Day

Anecdotally, we know that this disease (in its many, many forms) is one of the most impactful in our country. We see this reflected in vehicle donations daily. There are so many ways to care for the charities that are caring about this cause!

If money is tight and resources limited, your time and ingenuity will be welcome. Reach out to the charity that has been supporting you and your loved ones in your own health journeys. Because this is such a cheaky disease, there are many health-related charities specific to the many ways in which Cancer presents. So, you can be specific in the charity you support through that 10K run, or that bottle drive!

If you have an unused or unwanted vehicle, look no further for your simple, quick, and always-free process. We manage every detail of your van, motorcycle, truck, SUV, and car donation. Not only that, your charity will never pay a penny for the service! And, the tow is always free, of course.

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Caring and cars come together for Cancer

Cancer research and care is cause of choice for hundreds of Canadian vehicle donors.

This donation has been made in loving memory of this Donor’s late wife who had breast cancer and passed away last year. She was very grateful to the doctors, nurses and those who offered help and courage to her, especially, the nurses in Foothills Hospital. They’ve chosen to donate her car so that it may do a little bit help for others who are struggling with their diseases. They want to show their thankfulness and appreciation to those who helped, and keep the caring and love moving in our society.

~ Sebring donor for the Alberta Cancer Foundation

Not long after we received this donation message, a Manitoba resident reached out. An ’05 Pontiac Grand Am had been abandoned on their property. Could they donate it to the Canadian Cancer Society? A few T’s crossed and a couple of i’s dotted later, and Yes! A free tow was in place for the property owner and a donation on its way to the CCS!

BC Cancer charity donor says it all

One Pontiac donor wrote in to say,

I definitely found the donation of my car experience to be very positive

and I am already recommending it to others. The process was very efficient

and quick. The Online form was easy to understand and complete and upon

submitting it, I received an email response very quickly, which clearly

outlined the process.

She then says,

Within a day or two, I received a call from your Agent, a very pleasant

man, who said the tow truck driver would phone me the following morning. As

promised, I received the call the next morning and was given a time frame

for that afternoon that my car would be picked up. The tow truck driver

arrived in a timely manner, was friendly and polite and although it was

pouring rain, he remained cheerful, which I appreciated. He removed the

license plates for me, hooked my car up, took care of the paperwork and

drove off with my car in tow.

Next she notes,

It’s hard to believe that everything went as smoothly as was outlined on

the website, in the emails and phone calls I received. I was pleased with

everything and I am so happy that this is the organization I selected. I

had googled ‘How to donate a car to charity,’ and DONATE A CAR CANADA

stood out as a very credible website and I am so incredibly impressed and

thankful that this all worked out so well.

~ New Westminster, BC, 2002 Pontiac donor, N.E.

How do I donate my car for cancer?

This is the easy part! First, 2e have a 5 – 10 minute donation form all set up for you. Fill that in and hit the “complete” button.

Next, choose any charity in Canada to receive your donation. We serve in every province!

Then, it’s all on us! We will make arrangements for your free pick-up.

Our agents will send payment for your vehicle. When a car is recycled, we see a set return on behalf of your charity of choice (this can be up to $600.00 in the current market). Our agent may be able to re-sell your donated vehicle! In that event, the limit is only as high as buyers are willing to bid!

Donated cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, or motorcycles put up for bids can bring hearty donation outcomes! We are seeing wonderfully strong sale outcomes in our strangely disrupted re-sale market. This is a great benefit to the charity you love!

There is no cost to you. The service is completely free for your charity, too.

We are so excited to work with you on your cancer car donation! We are a click or a call (1-877-250-4904) away and happy to assist.

You are also invited to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. There you will be able to keep up-to-date on posts that showcase amazing donors and charities in every province in Canada!

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Why would I donate my car for cancer?

Friends, how many of us have been closely affected by some form of cancer? Perhaps you have faced into a diagnosis yourself? Most certainly someone you love has gone toe-to-toe with one form of this disease or another.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society,

“Researchers estimated that there would be 233,900 new cancer cases and 85,100 cancer deaths in Canada in 2022. (The number of estimated new cases does not include non-melanoma skin cancer cases.)

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and is responsible for 28.2% of all deaths.”

Research, care, education, and all kinds of support are being capably tended in Canada! There are medical professionals, caregivers, and really smart people tackling this enormous issue. For us! One way we can participate in all of that Goodness? We can help fund programs that know how best to get after it! Vehicle donation is one generous way to do that.

Choosing a charity | Your car, your cause!

Donate a Car Canada is set up to serve ANY Canadian charity (and there are thousands of charities in our great country!). Many of them are specific to cancers of all sorts. Some organizations are dedicated to grief support. Children’s cancers and related care are the heartwork of many. Others are all about research and finding cures. Here is a quick list of some of the charities you can keep in mind as you consider vehicle donation:

How do I donate my car for cancer?

This is the easy part! We have a 5 – 10 minute donation form all set up for you. Fill that in and hit the “complete” button. From there, it’s all on us! We will make arrangements for your free pick-up. Our agents will send payment for your vehicle. If the car is recycled, we will see a set return on behalf of your charity of choice (this can be up to $600.00 in the current market). Our agent may be able to re-sell your donated vehicle! In that event, the limit is only as high as buyers are willing to bid!

When a donated car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle is put up for bids, the donation outcome can be hearty! This spring saw a donation of just under $2000.00 from one Yaris donor. This is the new normal! We are seeing wonderfully strong sale outcomes in our strangely disrupted re-sale market. This is a great benefit to the charity you love!

There is no cost to you, and there is never any cost to your charity.

We are so excited to work with you on your cancer car donation! We are a click or a call (1-877-250-4904) away and happy to assist.

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