- Families attend the 2nd Annual Car Seat Event at Gary Rome Hyundai
- Hyundai Hope Donates $20,000 To the Baystate Health Foundation, Holyoke community
Holyoke, Massachusetts, July 30, 2024 LONDON, Oct 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America and the Baystate Health Foundation have teamed up to host the second annual Car Seat Event at Gary Rome Hyundai. The collaboration is part of an ongoing effort to improve child passenger safety in the community, with Hyundai making an additional donation. $20,000 Supports Baystate Health’s Car Seat Safety Program.
Hyundai and Baystate Health Foundation Host Child Passenger Safety Event at Gary Rome Hyundai
Hyundai and Baystate Health Foundation Host Child Passenger Safety Event at Gary Rome Hyundai
“Hyundai’s commitment to safety extends beyond our world-class vehicles to the communities we serve.” Benjamin MikhaylisinDirector of the Safety Testing and Research Laboratory (STIL) at Hyundai Motor North America. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Baystate Health Foundation to provide critical education and resources through programs like this one. Together, we are committed to equipping parents and guardians with the knowledge they need to keep their children safe on the road.”
At the event, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) instructed parents and caregivers on the correct installation and use of car seats. These technicians also performed thorough safety inspections to check for expiration dates, manufacturer recalls and proper fit. Families in need of new car seats were also provided with replacements to ensure maximum safety for their children.
“We’d like to thank Hyundai for their generosity and Gary Rome Hyundai for hosting this important event to support local families.” Scott Berg“Ensuring that children are in the right car seat and that the car seat is properly installed keeps children safe and gives parents peace of mind. Partnering with Hyundai to provide this at no cost to residents is a fantastic benefit to the community,” said , vice president of philanthropy for Baystate Health and executive director of the Baystate Health Foundation.
“We are honored to host the Hyundai and Baystate Health Car Seat Safety Event at Gary Rome Hyundai.” Gary Rome“Keeping children safe in safety seats that work and are properly installed is an important responsibility, and we’re pleased to be able to offer this free event to the local community that contributes to building a safer future for children,” said Gary Rome Hyundai, dealer representative.
Baystate Health Foundation
Established in 2000, the Baystate Health Foundation is the fundraising organization for Baystate Health and supports all Baystate Health facilities, programs and services, including Baystate Children’s Hospital, the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care and the Davis Family Heart & Vascular Center. For more information, visit www.BaystateHealth.org/Foundation.
Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative of Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the idea of human progress and the goal of improving societal well-being. Hyundai Hope donates time and resources to nonprofit organizations that support individual health and safety and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America provides American consumers with a lineup of technologically advanced cars, SUVs and electric vehicles while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s vision of “Progress for Humanity.” Hyundai has significant operations in the United States, including its North American headquarters. CaliforniaHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Assembly Plant, and the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (under development) Georgia), and several state-of-the-art research and development facilities. These operations, combined with Hyundai’s 835 independent dealer operations, $20.1 billion A recent economic impact report indicates it will add 190,000 new jobs and 190,000 new jobs annually to the U.S. economy. For more information, visit http://www.hyundainews.com.
Hyundai Motor America twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok
Source: Hyundai Motor America
