Hyundai Hope On Wheels Supports Pediatric Cancer Research

Hyundai Hope On Wheels 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year funding pediatric cancer research and will present Dr Jeffrey Toretsky of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center with a USD 100,000 Hyundai Impact Award. This institution is one of 21 recipients of this year’s award, which is given to pediatric oncology departments at select medical centers nationwide. The USD 100,000 Hyundai Impact Award will be officially presented to Dr Jeffrey Toretsky and Georgetown Lombardi on Tuesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. In 2018, Hope On Wheels will award over USD 15 million toward pediatric cancer research and programs. This brings the organization’s donation total to USD 145 million since Hyundai joined the fight against pediatric cancer 20 years ago in 1998. With this latest grant, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has received more than USD 1.6 million from Hope On Wheels.

“Throughout the country, talented doctors are working tirelessly to help kids fight cancer by conducting research or providing bedside care,” said Scott Fink, chairman, Hyundai Hope On Wheels Board of Directors. “Our goal at Hope On Wheels is to provide these doctors with the grant funds they need to perform their lifesaving work.” During the event, children who are battling cancer at Georgetown Lombardi will participate in the program’s signature Handprint Ceremony, in which they’ll dip their hands in paint and place their handprints on a white 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Their colorful handprints on the official Hope Vehicle represent their individual and collective journeys, hopes and dreams. – Medical Buyer Bureau