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February 1, 2016
Heart Healthy Choices To Start At An Early Age

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to learning more about heart disease. Heart disease includes conditions such as stroke, high blood pressure, angina, rheumatic heart disease and coronary heart disease, which can cause heart attacks. These conditions would be rare in children since they normally affect adults as they age; however, it's never too soon to adopt heart-healthy habits that the whole family can benefit from! 

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January 26, 2016
How To Buy Winter Tires For Your Car

Now that we're in the heart of winter, you've had a chance to get reacquainted with driving in the snow. The first couple of snowfalls, getting used to driving in the snow is an adjustment. People slipping and sliding down the road is a common sight as people figure out how much time and room they need to stop.

One way to help yourself and stay safe while driving in the winter is to equip your car with winter tires to replace your other tires until the snow goes away.

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January 23, 2016
Beat Cabin Fever With These Indoor Kids' Activities

Even if you don't live in a cold climate with snow, winter weather can seem endless and get you down. With the holidays far behind us, most people are ready for winter to be over. However, with a little creativity, winter can still be a blast even if you are stuck inside!

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January 22, 2016
Help Grant Wishes At The Wish Ball In Charlotte

The Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina Wish Ball raised more than $450,000 in 2015, and with the plan to grant more than 260 wishes this year, being part of this signature annual event has never been more important. The Wish Ball is once again being held at The Westin in their mission to help children with critical illnesses. The 2016 Wish Ball is on Friday, Feb. 12, at The Westin Charlotte (601 S. College St.).

The event starts with registration from 6-7 p.m., dinner from 8-9 p.m. and a live auction and raffle from 8:30-9:30. The evening includes an entertaining cocktail hour, an elegant dinner prepared by the master culinary team at The Westin, music and dancing to the sounds of Flashback the Party Band, and silent and live auctions. Most important, The Wish Ball is an evening of charitable giving: Since the event has started, it has raised more than $2 million towards granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses in our community.

Parking for the event will also be discounted for Wish Ball guests, at a rate of $12 for valet services and $6 for self-parking.

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January 21, 2016
5 Reasons To Donate A Car To Charity This Year

With road trips, errands and daily commutes, cars play a major role in our lives. But your car can also make a huge difference in someone else's life when you donate your vehicle to charity! Wheels For Wishes supports children's charities around the country, and the proceeds from your donation can add to that impact.

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January 19, 2016
7 Cost-Effective Ways To Make Your Home Greener This Year

Many home improvements are costly up front, but save you money down the road. The long-term value of installing energy efficient windows or an Energy Star-rated air conditioner can be huge, but the cost of such upgrades can be a major barrier to some families. Luckily, there are also a lot of simple changes that cost next to nothing and can start saving energy and resources almost immediately. If you've made a New Year's resolution to go green in your home this year, these ideas can help you get there! 

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January 14, 2016
How To Recycle Your Holiday Decorations

After the holidays are over, the last thing you probably want to do is clean up the decorations you spent hours putting up. It's never as much fun to put things away, which is why it might be so tempting to just throw things out and start over fresh each year. A better way is to recycle and reuse your old decorations that you can't necessarily save and reuse in the same way next year. And if you haven't already, check out our tips for recycling your Christmas tree.

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January 12, 2016
How To Make A Difference During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, nearly 13,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. This disease was once one of the leading causes of cancer death among women, but the death rate has dropped more than 50 percent over the last 30 years.

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January 9, 2016
5 Easy Ways To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree

Christmas has been over for a few weeks now. Hopefully by now you've got your Christmas tree down, and your lights and ornaments packed away. But if that's not you, and you still have your tree up, it's probably getting to be about that time to pack it up.

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January 7, 2016
Have A Heart And Celebrate National Blood Donor Month

February is meant to be all about hearts with events such as Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month, but January is just as important! The American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month this January and encourages you to have a heart and give blood, if possible. If you’re unable to give blood, there are other ways to give back and make a difference. 

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January 5, 2016
Learn About The Risk Factors For Birth Defects This January

Birth defects are structural changes that can be detected before birth, at birth, or any time after birth. They can affect almost any part of the body, such as the heart, foot, or brain. Birth defects are common, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and you can help to reduce your child’s risk of developing a birth defect by making healthy choices during pregnancy. 

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January 2, 2016
Make Car Donation A New Year’s Resolution

It’s the start of a brand new year, and you may have a list of resolutions that you’d like to accomplish in 2016. If car donation is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’ve come to the right place. Wheels For Wishes helps to improve the lives of local children in communities throughout the U.S. Find a local chapter in your area and see how your car donation help local children near you. 

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December 30, 2015
How You Can Throw A Green New Year’s Party

The year is coming to an end, and it’s time to celebrate the New Year ahead. What better way to bring in the New Year than by throwing a green New Year’s party? By green, we don’t mean the red and green colors from your holiday decorations—we mean green as in environmentally-friendly. At Wheels For Wishes, we practice recycling everyday through our car donation programs that benefit local kids in your area. If car donation is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, we suggest that you donate your vehicle before 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to get a tax deduction for the 2015 year. 

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December 29, 2015
Donate Your Car Before Midnight Dec. 31

It's that time of year again, when giving abounds and you're trying to fit in last-minute donations. If you are looking for a hassle-free way to support charity before the year is over, Wheels For Wishes & Wellness can help! Wheels For Wishes & Wellness benefits children's hospitals and charities in middle Tennessee, so you can feel great that you're supporting a meaningful cause. If you've donated to us before, you know how easy it is to get an unwanted vehicle off your hands and on its way to doing the most good possible. If you've never donated a car, though, we'll walk you through it from start to finish. 

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December 28, 2015
How To Donate Your Car To Charity

It's that time of year again, when giving abounds and you're trying to fit in last-minute donations. If you are looking for a hassle-free way to support charity before the year is over, Wheels For Wishes can help! Wheels For Wishes benefits local chapters of Make-A-Wish, so you can feel great that you're supporting a meaningful cause. If you've donated to us before, you know how easy it is to get an unwanted vehicle off your hands and on its way to doing the most good possible. If you've never donated a car, though, we'll walk you through it from start to finish.

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December 26, 2015
5 Fun Family Activities For The Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time of year when you can get together with family and friends. It also offers the chance to eat some terrific meals. Unfortunately, those meals aren't always the healthiest choices you can make. When you factor in most kids having two weeks off of school, it can be easy to slip into some bad habits.

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December 22, 2015
Time Is Running Out For Your 2020 End-Of-Year Tax Deduction

It's December 2015, which means the year is coming to a close. It also means that your window for making tax-deductible donations is coming to an end as well. Fortunately, you have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 in order to make your donation count toward your 2015 taxes. One way to get the most out of your donation is by donating a car, truck, SUV, ATV, boat, RV, motorcycle or even Jet Ski to Wheels For Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish.

Now is the perfect time to donate to Wheels For Wishes. With the coldest months of the season still ahead of us, you'll want to unload that unwanted or unneeded vehicle. Trying to maintain a vehicle in frigid winter temperatures can be difficult – and trying to sell a vehicle can be a giant hassle. You can avoid these headaches by making a donation today!

Making a car donation is as easy as calling [chapter_phone] or filling out a car donation form online and can impact the lives of children throughout the United States. Your donation stays local and helps children in your state no matter where you live. Check out our 2015 Guide To Donating Your Car To Charity to see how easy it really is to donate a vehicle to Wheels For Wishes.

Make A Donation Today

December is the month of giving. Whether you are giving toys to children for the holidays or feeding homeless on the weekend, December is a great month to make a difference throughout the community. Wheels For Wishes is another great way to give back to your community.

Wheels For Wishes benefits Make-A-Wish, which means that your donation can help grant the wish of a child with a critical illness. Make-A-Wish grants a wish on average every 38 minutes. By donating a vehicle you are helping to grant a wish, which is something you will feel great about forever.

There are many benefits to donating a car before the year is finished. Not only do you get a great tax deduction, but Wheels For Wishes will take that vehicle you have been trying to sell off your hands. No more worrying about purchasing ads, meeting buyers and keeping your car working – we even take cars that aren’t running.

Cross off your first New Year’s resolution by donating your used vehicle. Not only do you rid yourself of that unwanted car, but you will also be making a huge impact in the life of a child through a donation. Get a head start on the New Year with your donation today.

What You Need To Know About Your Tax Deduction

Donating a car to charity has never been this easy. All you have to do is call [chapter_phone] or fill out a simple vehicle donation form online. Our experienced vehicle donations representatives will take care of the rest. Representatives are also available to answer any and all questions you might have about the car donation process. We are happy to help, so give us a call today!

After you have made your donation, you will be contacted within 24 hours of the next business day. When contacted, you can schedule a free vehicle pick-up around your schedule.

Lastly, your tax deductible receipt will be mailed out to you. If you’re wondering how much you will get for your vehicle donation, here are the typical results:

If your donated vehicle is sold for less than $500, you can claim up to $500 on your taxes. If the donated vehicle sells for more than $500, you claim the exact amount for which the vehicle is sold. In either case, you receive a tax deductible receipt at the time your vehicle is sold, and it will state the amount of the sale. This will be your charitable tax deduction. We take care of all the hard parts of car donation so you don’t have to worry.

Make A Difference With Your Donation

Our partner, Make-A-Wish, helps children during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Children with critical illnesses – like all children – have big wishes that they hope one day will come true. However, for many of these children, their lives have been put on hold. Wishes are just what “Wish Kids” need to feel strength, hope and joy. When a wish is granted, it helps a child feel normal again.

No matter the wish, your donation can help make it happen! It is a great feeling, knowing that your donation is making such a big difference in the life of a stranger. Donating a vehicle is fast, easy and a decision you will not regret. Help a child in your own community by calling [chapter_phone] today or make your car donation online. Just a few minutes of your time can make a world of difference to a child.

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December 17, 2015
How To Regift Like A Pro On National Regifting Day

At some point, everyone has gotten jewelry, a sweater, picture frame or candle that is just not their style as a gift. It is hard to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and chances are some of the things you give people are going to be regifted. 

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December 15, 2015
Where To Donate This Holiday Season

It’s already the middle of December, which means that the holidays are here. No matter which holiday you celebrate this time of the year, you’re probably participating in the season of giving. If charitable organizations are on your holiday shopping list, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll help you find a charitable organization that supports the causes you care most about. 

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December 11, 2015
It's Easy To Save Time And Money On Winter Road Trips

AAA predicts that close to 90 million Americans will travel by car for Christmas and other holidays this December. With the holiday season already being an expensive time of year, you may be looking for any opportunity to cut back on spending. Your holiday road trip can be a great place to start. Tuning up your car and traveling smart can save you precious time and money during one of the most stressful travel periods of the year.

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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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