FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To highlight
its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a
501c(3) non-profit organization, today announced a partnership with
WWE in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This
week's Monday Night Raw® kicked off a month-long worth of
activities as HHOW joins WWE in a four-city tour to offer children
cancer fighters at HHOW partner pediatric institutions a "VIP &
Super Fan Experience." The exclusive fanfare package comes complete
with special VIP seating, WWE backstage access, along with a
private meet and greet with WWE Superstars and Hope on Wheels
National Youth Ambassador, Carter
Gates.
In its 20th year, Hyundai Hope On Wheels continues to be a
pillar in the fight against pediatric cancer. Every 36 minutes a
child is diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. While nearly 80% of
cancer in children can be cured, pediatric cancer remains the
leading disease related cause of death for children. This
September, HHOW will fund $14.1
million towards innovative pediatric cancer research with
the mission to find a cure.
"One child diagnosed with pediatric cancer is one child too
many. Hyundai Hope On Wheels works diligently with pediatric
institutions, oncology research doctors, and our community partners
to support the brave children and families that are affected by
this disease," said Scott Fink,
Board Chair, Hyundai Hope On Wheels. "We are proud to stand
alongside WWE in our efforts in the fight to end childhood cancer
together."
"WWE is proud to partner with Hyundai Hope On Wheels to shine a
spotlight on National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month," said
Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief
Brand Officer. "Raising awareness to
help find a cure for pediatric cancer is imperative, and we are
determined to fight this debilitating disease alongside
Hyundai."
Throughout the month, Hyundai Hope On Wheels messaging will be
shared with fans across WWE's global platforms, including TV
broadcasts, WWE Network and digital and social media. In addition,
activation will continue at Monday Night Raw on September 10 in New
Orleans, September 17 in
Dallas and September 24 in Denver.
Everyone is invited to join the campaign and encouraged to visit
the HHOW website (www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org) to view stories of
brave cancer survivors and passionate doctor-researchers. Once
there, supporters may add their handprint to a wall of hope to show
their support for the cause. They will also find information on
additional ways to support HHOW through social media efforts and
events throughout the month.
Additionally, WWE has its own pediatric cancer fund, Connor's
Cure. Connor's Cure was created by Stephanie McMahon and Paul "Triple H™" Levesque
to support pediatric brain and spinal cord cancer research.
Connor's Cure was established in honor of 8-year-old WWE fan
Connor Michalek, a patient at
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
of UPMC who battled medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the
brain and spinal cord. In 2015, Connor's Cure launched a national
partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, ensuring
that 100 percent of all net funds raised directly benefits
pediatric cancer research. To date, Connor's Cure has raised more
than $2.5 million and assisted more
than 400 families around the world.
For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and to view a
list of the 2018 Hope On Wheels grant winners, please visit
www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org/research. You can also follow
Hyundai Hope On Wheels on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at
facebook.com/HyundaiHopeOnWheels , twitter.com/HopeOnWheels or
Instagram.com/HyundaiHopeOnWheels.
HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for
childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides
grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing
life-saving research and innovative treatments for the disease.
HHOW is one of the largest non-profit funders of pediatric cancer
research in the country, and primary funding for Hyundai Hope On
Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 835 U.S.
dealers. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded
more than $145 million toward childhood cancer research in pursuit
of a
cure.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America,
headquartered in Fountain Valley,
Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.
Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and
are sold and serviced through 835 dealerships nationwide. All new
Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai
Assurance program, which includes a 5-year/60,000-mile
fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of
complimentary Roadside Assistance.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please
visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
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ABOUT WWE
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is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global
entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses
that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a
global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment
on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and
publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 800 million
homes worldwide in 24 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7
over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views,
scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is
currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is
headquartered in Stamford, Conn.,
with offices in New York,
Los Angeles, London, Mexico
City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich
and Tokyo. Additional information
on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
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