Healey Brothers Automotive Group’s Driven to Give Foundation has donated $30,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley, supporting its mission to bring hope, strength and joy to children battling critical illnesses. The generosity will help grant at least three local wishes –– transformative experiences that remind children and families that anything is possible.
The money was raised through the fourth annual Driven to Give Foundation Golf Outing, held Oct. 3, at Osiris Country Club in Walden, New York. The outing is the foundation’s largest annual event and biggest fundraiser.
“Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation is honored to support Make-A-Wish this year, helping bring comfort, inspiration and meaningful moments to children and families facing serious medical challenges,” said Jay Healey, chief marketing officer at Healey Brothers. “The transformative experiences made possible through Make-A-Wish remind us of the incredible impact compassion and community can have. We’re sincerely grateful to our generous sponsors, passionate golfers and the dedicated Healey team who together make this event not just a success, but a true celebration of giving across the Hudson Valley.”
“We are profoundly thankful to Healey Brothers Automotive Group for selecting Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley as the beneficiary of this year’s annual golf event,” said Kristine Burton, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley. “The Healey Brothers team embodies a genuine spirit of generosity and community care that fuels hope for the more than 150 children across the Hudson Valley waiting for their wishes to come true. Together, we’re doing more than granting wishes; we’re shaping moments of magic and creating a brighter tomorrow.”
Local partnerships are vital to Make-A-Wish’s mission. The organization relies solely on community support and receives no government funding. Funds raised locally directly grant wishes for children in the community, ensuring that donors like Healey Brothers Automotive Group make an immediate and lasting impact where they live and work.
Since its inception in 1986, the Hudson Valley Chapter has granted wishes to over 3,400 children in the community it serves. The chapter’s territory spans eight counties of the Hudson Valley, including Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. A recent independent audit of the chapter reported that 73% of all funds raised go to program services.
Established with the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, the Driven to Give Foundation is a permanently endowed fund to award grants to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the Hudson Valley, as well as scholarships to students pursuing automotive industry careers. The foundation extends Healey Brothers’ tradition of supporting nonprofits and other regional civic and philanthropic initiatives.
“All of us at Healey Brothers and the Driven to Give Foundation are delighted with the success of this year’s golf outing and even more grateful that the proceeds will help Make-A-Wish deliver life-changing experiences for children and families in our community,” said John Koerner, executive general manager at Healey Brothers.
All 10 Healey Brothers’ family-owned locations are close to home, no matter where in the Hudson Valley you live. All offer the most modern, convenient car-shopping experiences, whether customers are buying their next vehicle or selling their current vehicle in person or online. A family-owned business with more than 45 years of experience, Healey Brothers’ locations across the Hudson Valley with friendly, well-trained employees prioritize treating customers with fairness, honesty and respect.
