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"OIL CHANGE DAY FOR THE KIDS"
[ November 7 & 14, 2010 ]
On
November 7th and 14th, 2010, Speed Oil Change Center held
its "Oil Change Day for the Kids" fundraiser.
Speed Oil Change Center offered a $19 Oil Change Service
for these 2 Sundays, with all revenue made to be donated
to Oakland Children's Hospital Pediatric AIDS Research
Center. This fundraiser was made possible by the 70+ employees
that volunteered to work on their days off to help raise
awareness and funds for the Pediatric AIDS Research Center
of Oakland Children's Hospital.
On
November 30th, 2010, Speed Oil Change Center donated $14,150.53
to Oakland Children's Hospital Pediatric AIDS Research
Center.
Every employee who participated in this fundraiser worked
on a voluntary basis. Speed Oil Change Centers opened
4 East Bay locations on November 7th, 2010 and another
3 South Bay locations on November 14th and donated all
revenue of these two Sundays to raise funds for Oakland
Children's Hospital. This Fundraiser was the 3rd installment
of Speed Oil Change Center opening its doors for a social
fundraising activity since 2004. Speed Oil Change Center
was able to raise $6,420 in donations in 2004 and $10,943
in 2008.
Speed Oil Change Center has been running the "Oil
Change Day for the Kids" fundraiser as a social contribution
program since 2004. This event is unique to our industry
and company CEO, Mr. Jay M. Lee is extremely proud of
his employee's voluntary participation and willingness
to help those whose lives are affected by AIDS.
Children's Hospital and Research Center in Oakland, is
one of the nation's most reputable pediatric research
centers and seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and
eradicate pediatric AIDS through research.
This event was organized and ran by the voluntary participation
of Speed Oil Change Centers employees along with Pennzoil/Shell
Lubricants. Employees were excited to participate for
the Sunday events although the company does not open on
Sundays. The 1st event was initially for the 4 East Bay
area locations, but after the success of the East Bay
locations, many employees requested to extend the fundraiser
to the 3 South Bay locations as well. Employees from different
locations donated their time and technical knowhow to
other locations that needed help. Mr. Lee has shown strong
intentions to continue this event annually, due to the
success of the event and the willingness of the employees
who also want to participate in contributing back to their
community.
The
event was made possible with the help of Pennzoil/Shell
Lubricants and other sponsoring partners that helped by
provided engine oil and filters, advertising materials,
and event T-shirts.
Dr. Ann Petru of Oakland Children's Hospital said on fund
donation day that "These sponsors can be power to
save the lives of the innocent children. This fund from
Speed Oil Change Center will be used for a new opening
research center in Walnut Creek."
After
completing the "Oil Change Day for the Kids"
fundraiser, CEO, Mr. Jay M. Lee was surprised to receive
an honorary notice from the City of Oakland. News of the
fundraiser was sent to the Mayor's office and current
city Mayor Ronald Dellums declared it to be "Mr.
Jay Lee Day" in the city of Oakland, due to the "employees'
volunteer work in the community through their fundraising
efforts for the Pediatric AIDS/HIV program at Children's
Hospital and Research Center; and under his leadership
fostering cooperation and teamwork by all his employees…"
Mr. Lee was honored by the award and humbled to be a servant
of the City of Oakland. With the continued efforts of
the employees of Speed Oil Change Center, Mr. Lee hopes
to continue this fundraising event and make this an annual
charity event, to gain in popularity and also to help
fundraise money for a worthy cause.
Contact Numbers of Speed Oil Change
Centers
•El
Cerrito Shop: 10175 San Pablo Ave. (Tel: 510-524-4203)
•Oakland Shop: 5225 Shattuck Ave. (Tel: 510-985-1010)
•Hegenberger Shop: 2 Hegenberger Rd. (Oakland Airport)
(Tel: 510-553-0801)
•Santa Clara Shop: 3478 Homestead Rd.(Tel: 408-551-0000)
•San Jose Shop: 3601 Pearl Ave. (Tel: 408-266-6999)
•Union City Shop: 2601 Decoto Road (Tel: 510-441-8162)
•Sunnyvale Shop: 1240 W. El Camino Real (Tel: 408-733-3777)
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