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TommyCar Auto Walks with Monte to Fight Hunger

During the month of November, Country Nissan and Country Hyundai became involved in the fight to eradicate hunger by helping to raise support and awareness for the annual "Monte's March" and for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. During the march, Monte pushed a shopping cart the length of a marathon race, all the way from Northampton to Greenfield, collecting cans of food and monetary donations along the way. Carla and staff members from Country Nissan and Country Hyundai marched alongside Monte for a portion of Route 9 to assist the effort to raise awareness to passing cars. Carla also donated pace cars for the occasion; they followed Monte the entirety of the trip and supplied bottled water for thirsty marchers. In addition to walking with Monte, Country Nissan and Country Hyundai advertised the need for both funds and non-perishable food items, which the community graciously responded to.

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been a great source of comfort and provision for the hunger-stricken community. In addition to providing food for those under financial stress, the Food Bank has also been there to offer help to victims struggling from natural disasters, like the most recent tornado, the October snow storm, and Hurricane Irene.

Country Nissan, Country Hyundai, and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts together were able to raise $20,000 during Monte's March. Thank you to everyone who supported either with donations or by strolling alongside Monte!

           

Spreading a Spirit of Gratefulness through Toys for Tots

This Holiday season, the Country Nissan, Patriot Buick GMC, and Country Hyundai showrooms were  home to huge trucks  with a big Toys for Tots box sitting in the back. The Service Departments offered discounts on vehicle maintenance to anyone willing to bring in a gift for the toy drive. Thanks to the response and generous support of community members, Toys for Tots received not only a box full of toys, but a toy-filled back of the truck! These toys were collected by the organization and delivered to in-need children.

Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The purpose of the organization is to provide toys for children whose parents cannot afford Christmas gifts for them. As a result, kids who would otherwise be without the anticipation and joy of gifts are able to share in this Christmas tradition.

TommyCar Auto is already anticipating the growth of the drive next Holiday season! Thank you so much to everyone who helped bring joy into the lives of grateful children.
 
TommyCar Auto "Drives" to find the Cure with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Carla Cosenzi and company work hard all year round to hold the annual "Drive for the Cure" golf tournament, an event intended to raise funds to support cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The tournament is held in memory of Tom Cosenzi, founder of the Tommy Car Auto group and father to company owners, Carla and Tommy Cosenzi. Tom passed away a few years ago after bravely battling a brain tumor.

Each year, Carla, Tommy, and the Tommy Car Auto group work to raise cancer awareness and the funds to further the research and eventual elimination of cancer by putting together this all-day tournament. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, specifically to Dr. Patrick Wen, Tom Cosenzi's treating doctor, and his research.

Dr. Patrick Wen has been conducting research to develop therapies for the treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors as well as to discover the reason for neurological complications in cancer patients.

This year marked the third annual "Drive for the Cure". In addition to providing an entertaining and relaxing day out on the golf course for attendees, the Tommy Car Auto group also raised over $80,000 for Dr. Patrick Wen to continue his research.

The planning for next year's tournament has already begun, and we hope to beat this past year's achievement with an even greater donation! Thanks so much to everyone for their care and support of this great cause.
 

TommyCar Sponsors the DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event

This fall, the TommyCar Auto Group helped demonstrate the importance of
child safety by sponsoring a free child safety even through DNA LifePrint for community members and their families. During this even, parents had the opportunity to set up an Identification Kit for their children. In the event that a child should go missing, having this kit and being able to immediately hand it over to authorities greatly increases a parent's chance of finding their child.

DNA LifePrint is a leader in promoting and assisting child safety. Over a decade ago, Sergeant Joseph Matthews teamed up with America's Most Wanted host John Walsh with the intent of setting up an organization that would ensure that children across the nation are provided with crucial safety services. DNA LifePrint brings their knowledge and services to local communities with the help of national and local support.

Tommy Car Auto was proud to donate this opportunity to the community by inviting  DNA LifePrint to Western Massachusetts. In addition to offering the chance of putting together this kit, Tommy Car Auto provided refreshments as well as entertainment for the children, including face painting! More than fifty kids took part in putting together their kits. Be on the lookout for the next opportunity to set up kits for your own kids!
 
The Tom Cosenzi Scholarship offered to student at Hopkins Academy

Carla and Tommy Cosenzi and the Tommy Car Auto group have proudly started  an annual scholarship program at Hopkins Academy in Hadley. The scholarship will be donated in memory of their father, and founder of Tommy Car Auto, Tom Cosenzi.

The recipient of the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship must be a graduating senior who is continuing their education at a four-year or two-year college, university or trade school.

This scholarship looks to serve well-rounded individuals who exhibit a strong academic background, leadership, and community involvement. Any student interested in applying for the scholarship is required to submit a one-page-minimum essay describing why they are deserving of the award and what their future plans include. 

Sarah Kosakowski was the 2011 winner of the scholarship and is now attending Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Congratulations Sarah!
                                                                            




 
TommyCar Auto Group
Family Owned, Customer Driven
40 Russell Street Hadley, MA 01035

Local Associations we support  and/or contribute to:
  • Hopkins Academy
  • Athol-Royalston Athletics Association
  • Hadley Firefighters Association
  • Hadley Police Department
  • East Hampton Basketball Association
  • Various University of Massachusetts Sports Programs
  • Greenfield Police Association

Professional Associations we are Members of:

  • Northampton Chamber of Commerce
  • Amherst Chamber of Commerce
  • Franklin Country Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau of Central New England
  • Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association

Charities and Organizations we donate to and support:
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • The Jimmy Fund
  • American Cancer Society
  • Relay for Life
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Franklin Country
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels
  • The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
  • The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Kiwanis International
  • Not Just Business as Usual
  • C&S Charities, Inc.
  • Toys for Tots