NEWTON, Mass. , Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) customers in New England are helping fight cancer this fall by contributing $1 to the Jimmy Fund through their A Chance for Kids & Families ® program. When you donate $1 at participating VIOC locations you'll receive a promotion card with a guaranteed prize – everyone is a winner!
"We are excited to partner with The Jimmy Fund again this year, especially given the challenges we all have been facing" said Don Smith , CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change . "Dana-Farber has long been a pillar in our community; the research and their medical expertise are even more important than ever right now. It's important to us to be able to support those fighting cancer during this pandemic."
"The Jimmy Fund is proud to partner with VIOC for the seventh year on A Chance for Kids and Families fundraiser," said Suzanne Fountain , Vice President, The Jimmy Fund. "Cancer affects almost everyone in one way or another, and we are honored to have Valvoline's support in our lifesaving mission to end cancer."
To date, Henley Enterprises, has raised more than $241,00 for this program which helps fund imperative research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change SM brand. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com .
About Henley Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Henley Enterprises, Inc. is the largest VIOC franchisee. They operate more than 215 service centers in 11 states including: California , Delaware , Florida , Louisiana , Massachusetts , Maryland , New Hampshire , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island and Virginia .
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund ( www.JimmyFund.org ) solely supports Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide.
Contact: Ali Rose , Office: (617) 340- 8937, ARose@vioc.net
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