Sheehy Auto Stores Surpasses 20th Annual Campaign Goal with $285,000 Donation to The American Heart Association

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Jul 18, 2017, 08:40 ET

FAIRFAX, Va., July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheehy Auto Stores has raised a record donation of $285,000 for the American Heart Association as part of the company's annual Sheehy 8000, a community-wide effort that ran May 12 – July 5, raising funds and awareness for the charity.

Throughout the 54-day campaign, the Sheehy Auto Stores dealerships collectively sold over 8,000 new and used vehicles and held community events that included heart-healthy cooking and food demonstrations as well as CPR demonstrations.

Pictured from L-R are John Adamson, Don Reese, Vince Sheehy, Joe Shine, Soula Antoniou, and Paul Sheehy

"This year was a milestone for us and we are grateful for the support from our customers, communities and team members that have made this campaign such a success," said Vince Sheehy, President of Sheehy Auto Stores. "We are proud to support such a great organization that does so much to educate and help prevent the risk of heart disease and stroke."

Sheehy's support of the American Heart Association extends beyond the Sheehy 8000. For the past several years, the company has been a sponsor and active partner at the National Walking Day event held on the first Wednesday in April at Springfield Town Center, to promote walking and a heart-healthy lifestyle. In addition, each of Sheehy's dealerships held their own step challenges among employees that day.

"We are so grateful to the Sheehy Auto Stores family, their partners and customers for another record-breaking year!" said Michelle Nostheide, Vice President, American Heart Association. "The funds and awareness raised during the Sheehy 8000 will go a long way in furthering our life-saving mission in our communities."

Last year's Sheehy 7000 campaign raised $225,000 for the charity. Throughout its 50 year history, Sheehy's fundraising efforts have raised more than $40 million for community and non-profit organizations.

The mission of the American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Sheehy Auto Stores, Inc.
Sheehy Auto Stores is the 32^nd largest dealer group in the country and serves customers in the Richmond, Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. A family-owned business since it was founded as one Ford store in 1966 in Marlow Heights, Md., the company has grown to more than $1.5 billion in sales with more than 40,000 new and used vehicles sold each year. The company is recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction, retention and community involvement. For more information visit www.sheehy.com.

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