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May 9, 2017
9 Reasons To Donate Your Car After Graduating College

May is graduation season. Finals are over, the caps have been thrown, and maybe you're even moving somewhere for a great job you have lined up. Something that might not have crossed your mind is what to do with the old car that got you through college. If you're like most college students, your car […]

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May 9, 2017
Everything You Need To Know About Your Car Title

Vehicle titles often create a lot of confusion when it comes to buying, selling, inheriting or donating a car. Titles are legal documents, meaning that you may void your title and need to obtain a duplicate copy from the DMV if you fill anything out incorrectly. Because no one wants another reason to wait at the DMV, it's important to do your research before filling out or signing your car title.

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May 3, 2017
May Is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month

Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month occurs throughout May. It’s a time to spread awareness about NF, its community and to fund important research for effective treatments. If you don’t know about NF, May is the perfect time to learn more and to spread your newly-acquired knowledge to your community! 

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April 30, 2017
How Routine Car Maintenance Can Save You Cash

Did you know there is a lot of preventive maintenance that you need to do on a regular basis? You might be thinking that because you get your oil changed as you're supposed to and check your fluids regularly your vehicle is fine. It’s great that you’re staying on top of those most common maintenance things; however, there are many other preventive maintenance items that you should be doing as well.

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April 25, 2017
Wheels For Wishes Adds 7 New Chapters

In the last few months, Wheels For Wishes has grown to add seven new chapters. You can now donate your car to benefit Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, Kansas, East Tennessee, Arizona, Connecticut, Michigan and Mid-Atlantic. This will allow even more people to get involved with the Wheels For Wishes mission: to help kids throughout the U.S. have a chance at a happy and fulfilling childhood.

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April 22, 2017
9 Ways To Help The Earth With Your Car

For many environmentalists, cars are a necessary evil. Most eco-minded people opt for public transportation or alternative transport like bikes or walking whenever possible. But how do you lessen your impact when you absolutely have to drive? 

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April 18, 2017
5 Ways To Get A Tax Break From Your Car

Today is Tax Day! With taxes on everyone's mind, we thought it would be the perfect time to highlight the best ways you can claim a tax deduction or credit with your vehicle. You might not think it's possible to get a tax deduction of any kind from your car, but there are more ways than you think! 

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April 18, 2017
North Carolina Swings For Wishes

Make-A-Wish North Carolina is driving two fun-filled golf events to Charlotte. The Make-A-Wish Golf Classic at Providence Country Club and Fairways Fore Wishes at Cedarwood Country Club are two golf events that go toward making dreams come true for local children with critical illnesses. You get to play a great round of golf, enjoy the festivities before and after, and help kids live their dreams in the process. For more information on both events, read on and check out the Make-A-Wish event calendar

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April 17, 2017
Walk Or Ride To Help Make-A-Wish Connecticut

Make-A-Wish Connecticut has two fun ways for you to get out and enjoy the spring weather this May. The 2017 Walk For Wishes is May 13 and the 4th Annual Memorial Poker Run is May 28. Both events will allow you to get outside, get active and help Make-A-Wish Connecticut at the same time. 

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April 14, 2017
2017 Illinois Wish Ball

Each year, the Wish Ball in Chicago is one of Make-A-Wish Illinois' largest and most important fundraising events. It's also one of Chicago's most prominent charity events of the year. Held again at the Navy Pier, the 2017 Wish Ball will be on May 20. Last year, the Wish Ball raised more than $2 million. Join more than 900 other guests this year to help make the 2017 Wish Ball an even bigger success for Make-A-Wish. 

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April 13, 2017
Looking For Your Next Vehicle?

The 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will take place April 14-23 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. There will be around 1,000 cars and trucks on display. The New York Auto Show was the first North American auto show dating back to 1900. It is open to the public, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

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April 10, 2017
Three Make-A-Wish Events Swing Into Georgia

Georgia residents have three fun-filled options to benefit the local children of Make-A-Wish Georgia in April, May and June. Tournament of Wishes is a signature golfing event that has been successfully granting wishes for the past 20 years! For those who don’t golf, there will be a Walk For Wishes stepping into Atlanta the next month! If you miss the first two events, Walk For Wishes in Augusta gives you another chance for a fun-filled way to make dreams comes true for local children with critical illnesses. 

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April 10, 2017
The Best Time To Donate A Car To Charity

Many people have plans to someday donate their old car, boat or motorcycle to charity. But how do you know when the best time to donate is? Giving up your car can be a tough decision even if you know it will help a cause you care about. To help with the sometimes difficult decision of when to donate a car, we've put together this simple guide. 

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April 8, 2017
Come One, Come All, To The Wishmaker’s Ball

Do you live in Florida? Are you looking for a great event to go to and give back at the same time? This is a great event for you! Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida is holding two Wishmaker’s Ball events. The 8th annual Tampa Wishmaker’s Ball will be held on May 6. Then a week later the 23rd Annual Hamlin and Associates Wishmaker's Ball will be held on May 13.

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April 3, 2017
9 Vehicles You Didn't Know You Could Donate

When most people think of car donations, a four door sedan is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are countless types of vehicles that can be donated! In general, if you have a vehicle with wheels, car donation charities will accept them. 

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April 3, 2017
2017 Sacramento Wine And Wishes

The event takes place at the Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J Street) and all proceeds help Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada. This year is sure to be even more magical, as it is the 30th anniversary of the Wine & Wishes event. 

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March 31, 2017
7 Of The Best Road Trip Games

If you have ever been on a long road trip you know they can be long and sometimes very boring.  These road trip games can keep you, your friends and even kids busy.

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March 31, 2017
How To Get Your Steps In

If you are having a hard time trying to find the best way to get your steps in, there is a fun and charitable way to get your steps in. Make-A-Wish Sand Diego has three events coming up to get you up and moving: Walk For Wishes 4/22, Amazing Race For Children’s Wishes 5/7, and the Trailblaze Challenge 5/19-5/21.

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March 30, 2017
Two Legs To Walk For Wishes In Missouri

St. Louis and Kansas City will host the two legs of Walk For Wishes in Missouri this April. Walk For Wishes is an awesome, family-fun event where all you need to do is walk to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Missouri! Take some short time out of your Saturday to get with your group and go on a fun walk! The more people that come to support local children, the more wishes get granted for local kids with critical illnesses. To find out how you can change lives in one of these walks, read these event details:

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March 29, 2017
5 Best Cities To Trade Your Car For A Bike

May is American Bike Month—the perfect time to examine bikes vs. cars. If you are thinking of making an eco-friendly switch to biking, you can be even more eco-friendly by recycling your car! 

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Wheels for Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Wheels for Wishes & Wellness benefiting local children's hospitals and charities, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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