FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that Cheryl
Miller, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Alice
Jackson and Kinga Lampert, BCRF Board Members, along with Jeff
Lagos and Alan Gooch, representatives of the Orlando Sports Foundation, presented a check
for $1.15 million to Myra Biblowit, President of the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation (BCRF) at the 2016 AutoNation Cure Bowl at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando,
Florida.
The AutoNation Cure Bowl is to benefit BCRF, this year's largest private funder of breast cancer research in the
world. BCRF is also the highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. with an A+ rating from Charity
Watch and the top four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Over three years ago, AutoNation committed its charitable resources towards cancer research, early detection and
prevention. Since then, we've raised and donated millions of dollars, including a total commitment of over $2,000,000
to BCRF since the first AutoNation Cure Bowl, to invest in the world's most promising research.
About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being the end of breast cancer by advancing the world's most
promising research. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been
deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. By
committing 91 cents of every dollar directly to its mission, BCRF is one of the nation's most
fiscally responsible nonprofits and the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. Visit www.bcrfcure.org to learn more.
About AutoNation Cure Bowl
The AutoNation Cure Bowl's goal, presented by Florida Hospital, is to bring teams together to find a cure
for cancer. This goal became a reality in 2015 when the organization and AutoNation, its title sponsor, presented a
record breaking $1.15 million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at the inaugural bowl
game. This donation is the highest amount given in the history of college football bowls from a single bowl to its cancer
research foundation charity partner. This year's game will be played December 17th at
Orlando's Camping World Stadium and televised nationwide on CBS Sports Network, at 5:30pm EST.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, through its bold
leadership, innovation and its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming the automotive industry. As of September 30, 2016, AutoNation owned and operated 371 new vehicle franchises from coast to coast. AutoNation
has sold over 10 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a
commitment to delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and service processes. Through its Drive Pink
initiative, AutoNation is committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support critical research. AutoNation continues to
be a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related charities.
Please visit investors.autonation.com, www.autonation.com, www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation, www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses additional information about the Company, its
business, and its results of operations.
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