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June 2, 2017
11 Boat And Personal Water Craft Safety Tips

Summer is almost here! If you are lucky enough to have a boat or personal watercraft (PWC), you are probably taking them out of storage and getting them ready for boat season. If you just bought a boat or PWC and aren’t sure what the rules of the water are, most states have boating laws […]

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May 26, 2017
Memorial Day Traditions To Start With Your Kids

For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Most of us look forward to barbeques, going to the lake, attending a parade or just having a day off work on Monday. It's also important to remember the real reason for Memorial Day – honoring those who have lost their lives while serving […]

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May 25, 2017
3 Ways To Ride For Wishes This Summer

If you've got a motorcycle and want to help grant wishes this summer, Make-A-Wish South Dakota has three different ways for you to get involved. Angels With A Dream, the Ride For Wishes Poker Run and Hot Harley Nights are all taking place this June and July. Tune up your bike and learn how you […]

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May 25, 2017
Make-A-Wish Oregon Summer Wishes Cocktail Party

Have you been looking for a fun event to partake in this summer with your friends? On June 10 from 7-10p.m. you can participate in this premier event. The Summer Wishes Cocktail Party, hosted by Emerging Leaders Board, will be an entertaining evening full of drinks, food, music and lots of dancing. This event not […]

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May 24, 2017
7 Accessories You Can Buy To Make Your Car Unique

Has there been a time that you were wandering around the parking lot trying to find your car? Maybe you had to even hit the car alarm to find it. There are many different items you can buy for your car to dress it up or make it unique so it stands out. You can […]

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May 18, 2017
7 Car Maintenance Myths That Cost You Money

Oil changes, transmission flushes and tire replacements are all important, but how often should you get these things done? It depends on who you ask. Your owner's manual says one thing, but the mechanic or dealership says another. Because most of us aren't as well-versed with car maintenance basics as a mechanic, it's easy to just go along with whatever he or she tells you.

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May 14, 2017
Flowers and Pearls

Today is a special day to celebrate your mom and all that she does. Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis, and was made a national holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Soon after, florists and car companies capitalized on the holiday making Anna Jarvis upset. She eventually started a campaign against the holiday and wanted it removed from the American Calendar. She felt the holiday had lost its true meaning.

There are so many reasons to thank your mom every day, but today you should do something a little extra. Here are some great vehicle items you can buy for your mom.

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May 9, 2017
9 Reasons To Donate Your Car After Graduating College

May is graduation season. Finals are over, the caps have been thrown, and maybe you're even moving somewhere for a great job you have lined up. Something that might not have crossed your mind is what to do with the old car that got you through college. If you're like most college students, your car […]

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May 9, 2017
Everything You Need To Know About Your Car Title

Vehicle titles often create a lot of confusion when it comes to buying, selling, inheriting or donating a car. Titles are legal documents, meaning that you may void your title and need to obtain a duplicate copy from the DMV if you fill anything out incorrectly. Because no one wants another reason to wait at the DMV, it's important to do your research before filling out or signing your car title.

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May 3, 2017
May Is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month

Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month occurs throughout May. It’s a time to spread awareness about NF, its community and to fund important research for effective treatments. If you don’t know about NF, May is the perfect time to learn more and to spread your newly-acquired knowledge to your community! 

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April 30, 2017
How Routine Car Maintenance Can Save You Cash

Did you know there is a lot of preventive maintenance that you need to do on a regular basis? You might be thinking that because you get your oil changed as you're supposed to and check your fluids regularly your vehicle is fine. It’s great that you’re staying on top of those most common maintenance things; however, there are many other preventive maintenance items that you should be doing as well.

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April 25, 2017
Wheels For Wishes Adds 7 New Chapters

In the last few months, Wheels For Wishes has grown to add seven new chapters. You can now donate your car to benefit Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, Kansas, East Tennessee, Arizona, Connecticut, Michigan and Mid-Atlantic. This will allow even more people to get involved with the Wheels For Wishes mission: to help kids throughout the U.S. have a chance at a happy and fulfilling childhood.

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April 22, 2017
9 Ways To Help The Earth With Your Car

For many environmentalists, cars are a necessary evil. Most eco-minded people opt for public transportation or alternative transport like bikes or walking whenever possible. But how do you lessen your impact when you absolutely have to drive? 

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April 18, 2017
5 Ways To Get A Tax Break From Your Car

Today is Tax Day! With taxes on everyone's mind, we thought it would be the perfect time to highlight the best ways you can claim a tax deduction or credit with your vehicle. You might not think it's possible to get a tax deduction of any kind from your car, but there are more ways than you think! 

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April 18, 2017
North Carolina Swings For Wishes

Make-A-Wish North Carolina is driving two fun-filled golf events to Charlotte. The Make-A-Wish Golf Classic at Providence Country Club and Fairways Fore Wishes at Cedarwood Country Club are two golf events that go toward making dreams come true for local children with critical illnesses. You get to play a great round of golf, enjoy the festivities before and after, and help kids live their dreams in the process. For more information on both events, read on and check out the Make-A-Wish event calendar

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April 17, 2017
Walk Or Ride To Help Make-A-Wish Connecticut

Make-A-Wish Connecticut has two fun ways for you to get out and enjoy the spring weather this May. The 2017 Walk For Wishes is May 13 and the 4th Annual Memorial Poker Run is May 28. Both events will allow you to get outside, get active and help Make-A-Wish Connecticut at the same time. 

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April 14, 2017
2017 Illinois Wish Ball

Each year, the Wish Ball in Chicago is one of Make-A-Wish Illinois' largest and most important fundraising events. It's also one of Chicago's most prominent charity events of the year. Held again at the Navy Pier, the 2017 Wish Ball will be on May 20. Last year, the Wish Ball raised more than $2 million. Join more than 900 other guests this year to help make the 2017 Wish Ball an even bigger success for Make-A-Wish. 

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April 13, 2017
Looking For Your Next Vehicle?

The 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will take place April 14-23 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. There will be around 1,000 cars and trucks on display. The New York Auto Show was the first North American auto show dating back to 1900. It is open to the public, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

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April 10, 2017
Three Make-A-Wish Events Swing Into Georgia

Georgia residents have three fun-filled options to benefit the local children of Make-A-Wish Georgia in April, May and June. Tournament of Wishes is a signature golfing event that has been successfully granting wishes for the past 20 years! For those who don’t golf, there will be a Walk For Wishes stepping into Atlanta the next month! If you miss the first two events, Walk For Wishes in Augusta gives you another chance for a fun-filled way to make dreams comes true for local children with critical illnesses. 

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April 10, 2017
The Best Time To Donate A Car To Charity

Many people have plans to someday donate their old car, boat or motorcycle to charity. But how do you know when the best time to donate is? Giving up your car can be a tough decision even if you know it will help a cause you care about. To help with the sometimes difficult decision of when to donate a car, we've put together this simple guide. 

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Wheels for Wishes benefiting Make-A-Wish®, Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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