AAPA donates to Aftermarket Foundation

BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 6, 2015) — The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (AAPA) raised more than $15,000 for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation at its annual winter shareholder meeting in December.

This 2014 donation follows a $100,000 donation made to the foundation in 2013 in memory of Walter Spence Jr., former AAPA board director. An additional $55,000 was raised during a golf tournament held in honor of Mr. Spence during the group's Winter Shareholder Meeting the same year, according to the AAPA, which comprises more than 50 independent shareholders that offer a wide array of auto products.

“We felt as though we had established a meaningful precedent with the golf tournament and we wanted to keep that momentum going,” said Tim Lee, AAPA shareholder and chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.

“We were proud to see so many of the 400 attendees contribute to such a worthy industry organization as the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.”

Shareholders and supplier channel partners helped raise the donation by participating in recreational events during the meeting, the AAPA said, including deep-sea fishing, poker, tennis or a golf tournament. Additionally, attendees had the option of donating to the foundation upon registering for the event, held at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Miami.

For more information about automotive scholarships or to apply online by March 31, visit the scholarships website. http://www.automotivescholarships.com

The foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization.

The AAPA includes distributors Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. The Alliance includes more than 2,200 parts stores and some 3,100 certified service centers throughout North America.