McDonald Audi Continues Fundraising Efforts For American Diabetes Association

 
LITTLETON, Colo. - Sept. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- Although Colorado’s Tour de Cure may be over, McDonald Audi has decided to extend their fundraising efforts until the end of September.

“It is an honor to be involved with such a great company and such a great cause,” said Steve Powers, McDonald Audi General Manager. “Many participants ride the Tour de Cure for the joy of riding, camaraderie and physical cycling challenge but the real reward for us lies in knowing that with every mile, we are closer to stopping this horrible disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans.”

With in one month of the Fundraising Announcement, McDonald Audi was able to raise $42,000 for the Colorado Tour de Cure with the beneficiary being the American Diabetes Association. Because of their success, McDonald Audi has decided to extend all Fundraising and donations through the end of September. For more information or to learn how to get involved, visit: http://www.mcdonaldaudi.com/tour-de-cure.htm

McDonald Audi's fundraising efforts represents a high-water mark for Audi dealerships, trumping the 2012 campaign in both funds raised and riders participating. In 2013, more than 65,000 cyclists in 89 events raised more than $26 million to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit http://www.diabetes.org/

About McDonald Audi: McDonald Audi is a part of McDonald Automotive Group. The McDonald Automotive Group owns and operates McDonald Volkswagen, McDonald Hyundai, McDonald Mazda and McDonald Independent. The McDonald family has been selling and servicing vehicles from the Littleton location since 1965 and has become one of the fastest growing dealerships in the country. Owner Douglas McDonald has served as chairman, vice-chairman and district director for the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association and chairman of the National Volkswagen Dealer Council. In 1991, Time Magazine, in cooperation with the National Automobile Dealers Association, honored him with the Quality Dealer Award. McDonald Automotive Group shares their success with the community by supporting many charities and clubs, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with an annual golf tournament. http://www.mcdonaldaudi.com/index.htm
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