Your used vehicle (and you!) can become part of the solution

Have you had the experience of watching the news (aka: Doom Scrolling) and feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes all we need do is see a tragic headline and we feel overwhelmed. There is happy news! You can change that feeling of powerlessness into a sense of purpose!

J.S. discovered this when they donated their 2010 Nissan Sentra for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. As with every donated vehicle, their car was assessed. We determined that, despite its age and high mileage (almost 300,000 kms!), it was a good fit for auction. Buyers on sale day thought so too! Just like that, $2550.60 was raised for the ACF!

CancerCare Manitoba was also the happy recipient of an auction-ready car donation! M.B. donated his 2006 Chrysler 300. It sold for a whopping $1005.00 donation for the cancer charity!

Your car, your caring, your charity of choice

$1100.02 was raised for community services in Laurel’s town thanks to her 2002 Pontiac Sunfire donation!

$1306.70 was donated to a homeless shelter when Kerrie donated their Volvo.

James donated his 2009 Subaru and it was auctioned for $3781.95 for his faith-based charity of choice.

And we’re not done, yet!

The Ontario SPCA was recipient of a very unique “vehicle” donation. Dot donated her eBike. A donation of $734.65 was the generous result!

Lastly (for this story’s sake), G.W. donated their Honda Fit for the ALS Society — for a gift of $2215.90!

As you’ve guessed by now, these are just a handful of examples of the generous outcomes we see every month here at Donate a Car Canada.

Used vehicle donation is a simple, quick, free process!

So, you can see! You can make a difference by donating to your charity of choice. Whether it is re-sold, or recycled, every car counts and the tow is always free.

We’ll take care of all of the details on your behalf.

First, fill in an online donation form.

Then, wait for your phone to ring. That will be the tow crew calling to arrange your free tow.

Lastly, watch your inbox for your tax receipt. If that used vehicle is just taking up space in the yard, consider turning it into valuable donation dollars.

If that used vehicle is just taking up space, then donate it! You’re sure to make a difference in someone’s (or some critter’s) life today.

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Childhood Cancer Awareness myths debunked

Some straight up facts

• There are about 10,000 children living with cancer in Canada today.
• Each year, about 1500 cases are diagnosed
• Because of significant advances in therapy, 78% of these children will survive 5 years or more, an increase of almost 46% since the early 1960s.
• More than 70 percent of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors and the majority of them are considered cured. However, long-term effects of surviving the treatments for childhood cancer can affect these children’s futures.
• In the early 1950s, less than 10 percent of childhood cancer patients could be cured.
• Leukemias, tumors of the brain and nervous system, the lymphatic system, kidneys, bones and muscles are the most common childhood cancers.
• In Canada, childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; more deaths than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined.
• About one in four children who are diagnosed with cancer will die of the disease.
• With a mortality rate of close to 25%, Canada loses tens of thousands of years of potential life each year to childhood cancer. In terms of potential life saved, childhood cancer rank second only to breast cancer.
• Childhood cancers differ from adult cancers. Adults are most affected by breast, lung, prostate, bowel and bladder cancers. Children are most affected by acute leukemia, tumours of the brain and nervous system, the lymphatic system, kidneys, bones and muscles.

From http://childhoodcancer.ca

Shandra’s Story

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This one hits home for me as I’ve shared in a previous blog. I have a son who is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed at 10 months, had surgery to remove a kidney at 11 months and started chemotherapy 2 days after his first Christmas. We spent that Christmas within the confines of hospital walls…and tubes…and sleeplessness.

The truth is we got the best possible outcome we could have in our situation. He’s 12 ½ years old, considered cured and has more energy than the rest of the household put together! Not everyone gets to experience that kind of story.

One thing I love about our story, though, is that it proves the importance and necessity of research. Ten years before he was diagnosed with a Wilm’s Tumour, the survival rate was somewhere around 10% for that type of childhood cancer. When he was in treatment the survival rate had advanced to 96%!! As a parent, you can imagine the gratefulness for anyone and everyone involved in the advancement of treatment and care to provide the kind of hope – and outcome – we had.

What your car has to do with it all

Donate A Car Canada is such a powerful tool for our charities to utilize because it fills so many needs in a variety of ways. Below are organizations that participate in our program and who directly impact childhood cancer awareness. One of the benefits of donating your vehicle using our tried and tested system, is that you choose who benefits. Whether it’s the Canadian Cancer Society, offering support for research and advancement, or whether it’s a Foundation the provides support to families, a Wish Foundation or a hospital, the number of people and organizations involved is monumental – and very much needed.

As you research your donation options and consider giving the funds generated from the sale of your vehicle to a worthy cause, please know that no matter how large or small the gift, it truly does make a difference and definitely impacts lives.  Just ask me.

Of the organizations listed below, 5 of them have had direct impact on, and involvement with, our family. It’s not small thing.

Alberta Red Cross

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Kids Cancer Care Foundation

Kids With Cancer Society

Make A Wish Foundation

Stollery Children’s Hospital

Variety Manitoba

Easy as 1-2-3

Do you have a car, truck, van, or SUV to give to the cause of childhood cancer awareness? It’s so easy! Simply click the button below and fill in a donation form. It takes less than 10 minutes! Or, if you would like to speak with a real live human, give us a jingle at 1-877-250-4907 — we are here to help!

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 The truth of it is that it will take months and years for so many in Calgary and surrounding areas to recover. Emotionally, physically and financially.

Walking through house after house, speaking with home owners and witnessing the aftermath myself, the depth of emotion gripped me in a way that is difficult to describe. For those of us who escaped the damage? There is almost a feeling of guilt mixed with the sense that we are a part of this devastation too.  We feel the pain, loss and grief for our neighbours and our community. This is a life altering event that has changed us all.

Businesses may never reopen, zoo employees (along with thousands of others) are out of work, livelihoods are at stake. These are long term scenarios for which there are no easy answers. This is our reality.

And this is one way we can help: Canadian Red Cross

Our fellow Canadians have reached out through donations, volunteer help, thoughts and wishes. None of it goes unnoticed. We are grateful to all the selfless souls who have been part of the recovery.

To that end, we have joined forces with the Red Cross to help them in their relief efforts. When you donate your vehicle, choose the Alberta Red Cross in the charity selections. The funds will go directly to assisting flood victims through the Red Cross. Your charitable donation will also net you a tax receipt.

Why the Red Cross? They are skilled experts at assessing where the greatest needs are, and dispatching resources accordingly.  They moved in and moved mountains to help with those evacuated and displaced from their homes. They’ve worked tirelessly (as have so many).Their reputation to serve makes them an obvious choice.

This initiative is Canada wide. From sea to sea, contribute towards the largest disaster Alberta has ever experienced. This is definitely a great opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and futures.

If you have a vehicle sitting unproductive, donate it! Whether it’s an old jalopy or simply a vehicle no longer in use, please consider offering it as a token of support. In some cases, ATVs, RVs and motorcycles are acceptable as well. You can click here to begin the process (you’ll need the 17 digit VIN number from your vehicle).

Please know we are grateful for your generosity at a time when our community is reeling and most needs you.

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