Hankook renews partnership with DAV

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hankook Tire America Corp. has renewed its commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), donating $150,000 to the group that provides free services to veterans of all generations to help support DAV's Mobile Service Office (MSO) program.

Separately, Hankook launched a "Hankook Heroes" program to help honor America's veterans.

"A significant percentage of Hankook Tire America employees are U.S. military veterans and, as we continue to expand our footprint in the United States with the opening of our first U.S. plant in Clarksville, Tenn., we value our veteran community more than ever," said Hee Se Ahn, Hankook Tire America president.

This is Hankook's third year of working with DAV.

"Our Hankook Heroes recognition program is another way we are honoring those who have given so much to this country."

The tire firm encouraged consumers to visit HankookHeroes.com through Aug. 25 and share a story about why veterans are heroes to them. All submissions will be entered in a contest for a chance to receive a set of Hankook tires. A second set of Hankook tires will be donated to the DAV for use on one of its MSO vehicles.

Hankook said it will expand its sponsorship of DAV's MSO program to six stops to reach more veterans across the country.

MSO vehicles bring free services, such as assistance in filing claims for Veteran Affairs benefits, directly to veterans where they live. At the MSO stops, certified DAV benefits advocates are available in the "office on wheels" to ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned.

Hankook said it has leveraged its tire dealer network to bring DAV's MSO vehicles to service local veterans at tire dealerships in the following locations:

• Black's Tire in Fayetteville, N.C. — Aug. 15

• Discount Tire Center in Yucca Valley, Calif. —Aug. 18

• ESS Automotive in Mentor, Ohio — Aug. 23

• CJ's Tire in Fairless Hills, Pa. — Sept. 26

• Gateway Tire in Clarksville, Tenn. — Oct 20

• Russo Tires in Doral, Fla. — Oct. 30

Additionally, to recognize the men and women who have served, Hankook and DAV will co-sponsor all five Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Days throughout the 2017 baseball season.

For more information, visit dav.org/hankook.