Take a look at this month’s vehicle donation shout-out, a 1984 Mazda Sundowner. This vehicle was generously donated to the American Cancer Society through the Cars for a Cure Vehicle Donation Program. Donating your car to ACS rather than just selling it will help properly support the many individuals and families affected by cancer. Your donation will help fund lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and free patient service programs.
The donor graciously shared his story about his “Mighty Mazda” and the great memories they shared together:
This past week a 1984 Mazda B2000 Sundowner Pickup was donated to the American Cancer Society.
The truck was not in running condition and is likely headed for the scrap pile. However, in its day, it was a force to be reckoned with. The Mighty Mazda indeed.
I was the proud owner for almost 40 years and well over 300,000 miles. Together, we explored, hiked, fished, and had adventures all over Colorado, Wyoming, and the Rocky Mountain West.
It hauled lumber, building supplies, landscape materials, trash, recyclables, and people on a regular basis. It never let me down, and even “drove itself” down the road one time when I had gotten out to check out a potential fishing spot and left it in neutral! Luckily, no harm was done, but I did learn that you can run pretty fast in chest waders when properly motivated…
Like all of us, it did start to show its age along the way. It sprouted up rust holes along the sides of the bed. Rather than fix them, my nieces, nephews, and some of my students, (I taught elementary physical education for over 36 years), volunteered some of their old stuffed animals to fill in the holes. It got a lot of attention and smiles at intersections and motoring down the road.
Sadly, it has been out of service for a few years now, so I contacted the American Cancer Society about donating it. It was the best vehicle I have ever owned and I will miss the MM. But knowing that it may help in some way in the fight against cancer puts a smile on my face.
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Donate a Car to American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. They are the only organization working to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Car Donation Wizard serves as a proud partner of the American Cancer Society through its Cars for a Cure program. By donating your car, you will help save lives that might otherwise be lost to the disease. You’ll be funding lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and free patient service programs.
Car donation is a great way to support your favorite charity while also helping the environment. At least 80% of the gross proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Help American Cancer Society achieve their mission by donating your car online or by calling us at (888) 227-5500!