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Shad’s hits new high for money raised
June 30, 2023 by Adam Malik

The marquee annual charity golf tournament in the automotive aftermarket in Canada hit new heights at its recent event. Shad’s R&R raised $180,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, handing over the biggest cheque it ever has on June 22 at Woodington…

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AIA Canada’s H54K’s Chairman’s Challenge is back
May 17, 2023 by Adam Malik

After raising $24,000 last year through corporate and personal donations, the AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation’s Chairman’s Challenge is back. In all, $26,500 of funding was raised for children and youth charities across the country. Last year’s recipients included…

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Kidney Car donors now get bigger receipt
December 1, 2022 by Adam Malik

If a customer is having a ‘repair or replace’ debate in your shop, they may now have more incentive to consider scrapping their vehicle. Kidney Car announced recently that an unwanted vehicle could net the owner a 2022 tax receipt…

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H54K pulls in $10K in Ontario
September 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

High Fives For Kids raised $10,000 from its Ontario Division Golf Day. With 134 participants out for the day, golfers hit the link at Georgetown Golf Club, about an hour outside of Toronto. After 18 holes, prizes donated from aftermarket…

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Continental partnering with Tree Canada
July 18, 2022 by Adam Malik

Continental Tire Canada is partnering with Tree Canada where it will host a tree planting event to advance clean, sustainable and carbon neutral efforts. Through Tree Canada’s Partners in Planting program, Continental will invest in a program to support the…

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Mister Transmission swings clubs for charity
July 12, 2022 by Adam Malik

Mister Transmission (International) welcomed golfers for its annual charity tournament recently. The company hosted its 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 18 at Markham, Ontario’s Angus Glen Golf Club. Franchisees, store support center staff, sponsors and friends made up…

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Shad’s returns to the links
June 24, 2022 by Adam Malik

An annual highlight on the automotive aftermarket calendar returned in fine form and bigger than ever. Shad’s R&R, the aftermarket’s annual charity golf tournament, teed off once again on June 21 after a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic…

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High Fives announces scholarship winners
January 19, 2022 by Adam Malik

Seven students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry have been awarded scholarships by the High Fives for Kids Foundation. The charitable arm of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced the recipients will receive $700 each as part of…

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Aftermarket scholarships applications now open
October 20, 2021 by Adam Malik

Scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). Applicants can go to the foundation’s Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. Candidates have until March 31, 2022, to apply. Scholarships from…

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Mister Transmission hosts charity golf tournament
September 21, 2021 by Adam Malik

Franchise owners, store support staff and special guests took part in the 2021 Mister Transmission Charity Golf Tournament recently. After the 52 golfers wrapped up their 18 holes at the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ontario, a dinner was…

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Program back on track after auto community comes to rescue after theft
September 9, 2021 by Adam Malik

After a B.C. school’s drag racing program had its tools and helmets stolen, chances of revving up the engine were just about diminished. But not all hope was lost — it was all eventually restored thanks to donations from the…

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Riders club returns to raise money for scholarships
August 25, 2021 by Adam Malik

The Ride for the Future motorcycle trip will be back this fall. The Automotive Aftermarket Riders Club will head back to the highways of the desert to raise money for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). The ride, with…