TOLEDO, Ohio (Aug. 29, 2016) — Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers is teaming up with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, a private funder of childhood cancer research grants, to raise funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
During September and October, customers who donate $5 at any of Tuffy's 180 locations will receive $5 Tuffy Bucks towards any purchase.
The two-month campaign will be supported by in-store promotional items, TV and radio spots, email advertisements, print media and online initiatives.
“Tuffy is excited to partner with a respected childhood cancer research organization like St. Baldrick's,” said Barry Unrast, Tuffy's director of marketing. “Through this campaign, we look forward to supporting the foundation's mission to fund the best cancer treatment for kids.”
Headquartered in Toledo, Tuffy operates and franchises more than 180 locations in 15 states — Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.