National Liver Awareness Month
Liver Awareness Month is annually observed during the month of October. The month is used to encourage early detection of liver diseases and inform the public about the importance of the liver. Those who are at risk of liver cancer are encouraged to follow up with...
World Habitat Day
In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. It is annually celebrated to reflect on the basic human right of all to adequate shelter. It also serves as a reminder to the world of the responsibility we have for the future of...
World Animal Day
October 4 is World Animal Day, a day dedicated to improving animal welfare standards around the world. Heinrich Zimmermann, animal rights advocate, created the day in 1925 to promote the protection of all animals. He chose October 4 as it is the day of Saint Francis...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to spreading breast cancer awareness, education, and research. Breast Cancer Facts: 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Breast cancer is the 2nd...
New Charity Partner: CARE
Car Donation Wizard is proud to announce our newest charity partnership with CARE, a global leader dedicated to ending poverty. History At the end of World War II, Arthur Ringland and Dr. Lincoln Clark approached 22 American charities with an idea to send food...
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Donated to KBIA
Today, we're taking a look at a 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia that was donated to KBIA through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program. KBIA is mid-Missouri's NPR station which serves as the region's largest provider of arts programming. The station reaches more than...
Family Health and Fitness Day 2020
Get ready to be active! National Family Health and Fitness Day is annually observed on the last Saturday of September. The day was created to encourage families to engage in physical activities together. Ways to stay active on Family Health and Fitness Day: Walk or...
Cars for Homes: 1963 Volvo 122s
Today, we're taking a look at an awesome car- a 1963 Volvo 122s! The 122s, also known as the Volvo Amazon, was introduced in the United States in 1959. Did you know? In 1959, Volvo became the first car manufacturer to provide front seat belts as standard equipment....
International Day of Peace
September 21 is recognized by the United Nations as The International Day of Peace, also referred to as "Peace Day". Peace Day was established in 1981 as a day dedicated to "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and...
1992 Buick Donated to The ALS Association
Take a look at this 1992 Buick Park Avenue Ultra which was donated to The ALS Association, in honor of the donor's mother who was diagnosed with ALS in 2009. The ALS Association is a national nonprofit that utilizes global research and advocacy in order to find a...