Hot Rod Enthusiasts/Entrepreneurs Enter the Local Business Community by Giving Back

 

Hanksters Hot Rods and Muscle Cars donated over $2,000 to the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA as part of their Grand Opening Celebration

 

VOLUSIA COUNTY, March 28, 2016 - Kevin Sergent, and his partners Tom Bazala and Gary Hankinson at Hanksters Hot Rods and Muscle Cars in South Daytona know how important it is to give back to the communities where you live, work, and play.

 

Since the soft opening on February 10, 2016 Hanksters has been taking donations at the entrance in lieu of charging admission. These donations totaled $2,115.00.

 

The funds raised were presented to the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA at a ribbon cutting by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce on March 24^th at Hanksters Hot Rods and Muscle Cars.

 

"The support of community members such as Kevin and his partners play a crucial role in offering programs to the members of our community who otherwise can't afford to participate.  This donation will help several grateful children in our community attend summer camp." said Teresa Rand, President and CEO of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA Association.

When a child stays in the hospital for any length of time, his or her whole world is consumed by all things medical. The Child Life Department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC tries to offset this by providing developmental, educational, social and emotional support to children of all ages who stay there.

The Tri-Star Auto Group had become aware of this very special service for the children through their deep commitment and work with the United Way. Tri-Star's Principle Owner, Kevin Sergent, expressed the general feelings of those at Tri-Star: "We at Tri-Star have a desire to support organizations that will help improve the quality of life for people in the communities in which we do business. The goal of our philanthropy and employee volunteer efforts is to make a difference. We hope these 13 Dell Streak Computer Tablets provide some diversion and enjoyment to the young patients at Children's Hospital".

Tri-Star Auto Group has six locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, with eight major automotive franchises.



Photo caption: pictured in center is Kevin Sergent, principle owner of the Tri-Star Auto Group flanked by Matthew Brooks and Sandy Clement of the Child Life Department of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Tri-Star donated 13 computer tablets to the Child life department.

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