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AutoNation's Chicago Stores Raise More Than $20,000 for American Cancer Society
Second Annual Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament draws more than 150 golfers to support Men Wear Pink breast cancer initiative
AutoNation’s Chicago-area stores hosted the second annual Putt for a Purpose Chicago charity golf tournament recently at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, raising more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, which funds breast cancer research, treatment and patient support services. More than 150 golfers took part, including AutoNation vendor partners, friends and family, with teams representing 10 participating AutoNation locations:
- Audi Chicago
- Audi Westmont
- Laurel BMW of Westmont
- AutoNation Collision Center Westmont
- AutoNation Honda O'Hare
- AutoNation Hyundai O'Hare
- Mercedes-Benz of Chicago
- Mercedes-Benz of Naperville
- Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
- AutoNation Toyota Libertyville
"Putt for a Purpose in Chicago is one more way we get to show up for the American Cancer Society, a DRV PNK partner we're proud to stand beside," said John Tinault, general manager, Audi of Westmont. "We’re appreciative of the support from AutoNation Associates, vendor partners and customers throughout Chicagoland who come together to support cancer research as well as patients, families and survivors.”
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In 2026, AutoNation is celebrating 10 years of DRV PNK and $50 million raised and donated. DRV PNK unites Associates, customers, vendors, and non-profit partners in the fight against cancer. To learn more about DRV PNK, visit autonation.com/our-purpose/drive-pink.
