American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced it raised $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), which is says set a record for the largest amount of money ATD has ever raised for the organization. GSF is ATD’s philanthropic partner dedicated to providing support to military service men and women, veterans, first responders and their families.
The donation was presented to GSF on a giant-sized check at the second-annual Gala for Heroes onOctober 16, 2022. The gala featured a performance by the Lt. Dan Band as well as appearances from Josh Berryand Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and an auction benefiting the Foundation.
ATD announced the increased fundraising goal as part of this year’s “Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign.” The campaign ran June 1 through Aug. 31 and included ATD associates, its subsidiary Tire Pros and their dealers and associates as well as tire manufacturers, vendor partners and even customers.
“Extending this year’s fundraising opportunities to include our customers, manufacturers, partners, and associates is what truly bolstered our giving this year,” said Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD. “Supporting our nation’s heroes is a cause that is close to the heart of our organization and inviting our larger community to join in and see what we could do collectively is truly inspiring.”
“The support of incredible partners like American Tire Distributors gives us the ability to truly transform the lives of those who made sacrifices for our country,” said actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise. “We are so grateful to everyone at ATD and look forward to what we will accomplish in future to support many more of our deserving heroes and their families.”
For more information, visit the Gary Sinise Foundation.
