Hyundai and Baystate Health Foundation Host Car Seat Safety Check at Gary Rome Hyundai in Massachusetts

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Sep 25, 2025, 10:07 ET

Hyundai donates $25,000 to Baystate Health Foundation in support of its Pediatric Trauma Surgery Injury Prevention Car Seat Program
Since 2023, this partnership has provided more than 220 car and booster seats to families in need

HOLYOKE, Mass., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America continues its partnership with Baystate Health Foundation to expand child passenger safety efforts in the community. Together, they recently hosted their third car seat safety check at Gary Rome Hyundai, providing free education and inspections for local families in Massachusetts. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, Hyundai also donated $25,000 to fund additional car and booster seats for the Baystate Pediatric Trauma Surgery Injury Prevention Car Seat Program.

Hyundai and Baystate Health Foundation Host Car Seat Safety Check at Gary Rome Hyundai in Massachusetts

(left to right) Lori Chatel, executive assistant, Gary Rome Auto Group, Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Grace Mariani Eurkus, pediatric social worker, Baystate Health, David Tashjian, MD, medical director, pediatric trauma surgery, Baystate Health, Gary Rome, president and CEO, Gary Rome Auto Group, Kathy Tobin, interim vice president, philanthropy, Baystate Health, Yolanda Marrow, DNP, RN, program manager, pediatric trauma surgery, Baystate Health, Diana Chung-Edwards, MSN, RN, nurse coordinator, trauma injury prevention, Baystate Health, Brittany Zabielski, social media administrator, Gary Rome Auto Group at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass., on Sept. 22, 2025 (Photo/Hyundai)

"At Hyundai, safety is more than a feature of our vehicles, it is a commitment to our communities," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. "By continuing our partnership with Baystate Health Foundation, we are proud to empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their children and drive with confidence."

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), proper car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. However, approximately 46 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly.

During the car seat safety check at Gary Rome Hyundai, certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) guided parents and caregivers through the correct installation and use of car seats. They also ensured each car seat met current safety standards by verifying expiration dates, manufacturer recalls, and proper fit. Families in need of new car seats received free replacements to help keep their children protected on the road.

"Baystate Health Foundation is grateful to Hyundai for once again this year ensuring that children in our community have a safe ride," said Kathy Tobin, interim vice president, philanthropy, Baystate Health. "Thanks to Hyundai's partnership, parents, grandparents, and caregivers can drive with confidence knowing that car seats fit properly and are installed in their vehicles correctly. We are grateful to Hyundai for investing in healthier tomorrows for our kids."

Since partnering with Hyundai Hope in 2023, Baystate Health Foundation has provided more than 220 car and booster seats to families in need.

Baystate Health Foundation
Founded in 2000, the Baystate Health Foundation is the fundraising entity for Baystate Health, supporting all its locations, programs, and services, including the Baystate Children's Hospital, 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 from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principle of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.hyundaihope.com.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.