In partnership with AutoNation and wear blue:
run to remember, the latest award is the ninth vehicle giveaway
through the program
SANTA
MONICA, Calif., May 23, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), the easiest,
most efficient and transparent online destination for buying and
selling new and used vehicles, has partnered with AutoNation,
America's most admired automotive retailer, and wear blue: run
to remember to award Hannah
Parmar, a Gold Star Family member from Rainier, WA, with a new vehicle through its
DrivenToDrive initiative. This will be TrueCar's ninth
DrivenToDrive initiative and the second Gold Star family vehicle
giveaway.
Hannah Parmar, 19, is the
daughter of Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Abraham Parmar, who served in the U.S. military
for 21 years. During one of his six deployments, Abraham suffered a
traumatic head injury while on duty, which later led to a stroke
that caused his passing in October
2019. To honor his bravery and sacrifices, Hannah was
presented with a new 2023 Buick Encore supplied by AutoNation at a
wear blue event in Washington,
D.C. earlier this month in a show of support to the Parmar
family and Hannah's dedication to serving other Gold Star
families.
"I love sharing my father's story and keeping his memory alive
through service in my community," said Hannah Parmar. "He was a leader and taught me
how to serve other people without expecting anything in return, how
to be brave when I was scared, and to have respect toward everyone.
I am so thankful for the support that TrueCar's DrivenToDrive
program has provided me as I continue my own journey in giving back
to the military community, as well as helping my mom and
siblings."
Like her father, Hannah holds a strong sense of duty and
responsibility for her community. She shows support for other
military families through regular participation in wear blue
Saturday runs to honor the fallen and leads Awana at her church on
base for other military children. Hannah also plans on following in
her father's footsteps by joining the Army National Guard, and her
dream is to eventually be a Blackhawk mechanic.
"Hannah embodies everything we look for in a DrivenToDrive
recipient," said Mike Darrow,
President and CEO of TrueCar. "She exudes many of the same
characteristics as her late father and is passionate about wanting
to give back to the country her father fought so hard to keep.
We're excited to give back to her through the DrivenToDrive
initiative, so she can continue helping other members within her
community."
TrueCar's DrivenToDrive initiative was started in 2016, inspired
by Army Ranger and DrivenToDrive ambassador, Cory Remsburg, who was severely injured while
serving in Afghanistan. The
program is designed to honor the sacrifices made by the members who
serve, and their families by supporting their mobility needs. This
marks the ninth consecutive vehicle awarded through the
DrivenToDrive program.
"Military family survivors are a very special group to us, and
Hannah is a great example of the strength, hope and passion that's
needed to continue a legacy. Through its DrivenToDrive program,
TrueCar has turned the words 'Thank you for your service and
sacrifice' into something more for military families. Together, we
will ensure that generations of American heroes are honored and
remembered," said Lisa Hallett,
Co-Founder and Executive Director at wear blue: run to
remember.
"AutoNation is proud to partner with TrueCar once again, to
support veterans and their families through the DrivenToDrive
initiative, and we are honored to recognize Hannah Parmar in honor of her father's
dedication to our country," stated Marc
Cannon, Executive Vice President at AutoNation. "We hope
this new vehicle will support her continued drive and perseverance
in memory of her father."
TrueCar teamed up with ACERTUS, an omnichannel automotive
logistics platform with the shared commitment of supporting
American military veterans, to deliver the vehicle to Parmar's home
in Rainier.
For more information about DrivenToDrive, its mission, past
recipients, and ways to get involved, visit
https://www.truecar.com/driventodrive/.
About TrueCar
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that lets auto
buyers and sellers connect to our nationwide network of Certified
Dealers. With access to an expansive inventory provided by our
Certified Dealers, we are building the industry's most personalized
and efficient auto shopping experience as we seek to bring more of
the process online. Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a
suite of vehicle discovery tools, price ratings and market context
on new, used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. When they are ready,
shoppers in TrueCar's marketplace can connect with a Certified
Dealer in our network, who shares our belief that truth,
transparency and fairness are the foundation of a great auto
shopping experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers
auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including AARP,
Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit Union and American Express.
For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is
driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most
admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer
experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders,
Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand
affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and
"What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation is committed to being the
nation's most comprehensive transportation solutions provider with
easy, transparent, and Customer-centric services.
Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, and
www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where AutoNation discloses additional
information about the Company, its business, and its results of
operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation's
automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation
community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and
trends.
About wear blue: run to remember
wear blue: run to remember is a national nonprofit
honoring the service and sacrifice of the American military through
active remembrance. With six robust programs and more than 50
active communities, wear blue provides the positive
community support and active remembrance necessary to navigating
the unique and enduring challenges of a life impacted by military
service. The wear blue community actively invites civilian
supporters to participate and provides them the opportunity to
express their gratitude for our military members' service. To learn
more and register for a fallen hero to honor this Memorial Day,
please visit wearblueruntoremember.org.
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