Victoria Hyundai to donate a brand new Hyundai car in support of BC Cancer Foundation and the Jingle Mingle

VICTORIA, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Victoria Hyundai is pleased to announce that it will donate a brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent in support of the BC Cancer Foundation at the annual Jingle Mingle Silent Auction.  The 2012 Hyundai Accent was voted as "Best New Small Car" by the Automotive Journalists of Canada.

The vehicle will be on display at BC Cancer Foundation fundraising and promotional events throughout the year. Each year, the BC Cancer Foundation hosts the Jingle Mingle to raise funds to support their ongoing initiatives. The Jingle Mingle is Victoria's premier fundraising event, last year raising almost $500,000 for local cancer efforts. The 2012 Jingle Mingle will be held on November 29, 2012 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.  At the Jingle Mingle Silent Auction held later in the year, the vehicle will be auctioned off and all proceeds will go to support the BC Cancer Foundation.

Bonnie Campbell, event chair notes that "the success of our efforts with the BC Cancer Foundation could not be had without the support of local organizations like Victoria Hyundai.  This is a great example of local Victorians helping Victoria." Stephen Munro, General Manager at Victoria Hyundai is "thrilled to be able to take part in such a great event.  Our business culture is that of building customers for life and putting people before profits.  We are really happy to be able to let our actions define our commitment to this great community."

The BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in this province. We enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to cancer care for patients in British Columbia. More information can be found at and www.bccancerfoundation.com.

Victoria Hyundai was voted as Victoria's Favorite Car Store by CityHub magazine for 2011. Victoria Hyundai sells new Hyundai automobiles as well as various makes and models of previously owned vehicles.  Victoria Hyundai also has one of Victoria's most active Facebook pages with over 16,000 fans and counting! More information can be found at www.victoriahyundai.com

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