Bergstrom Automotive hosts Drive for a Cure to support MCW Cancer Center

Aug. 10, 2012 College News - On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18, Bergstrom on Victory Lane in Appleton will host Drive for a Cure, a two-day event to support breast cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Last year, this two-day event raised more than $46,000.

A special fleet of 100 Bergstrom vehicles including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover, Acura, Audi, MINI, Infiniti, Fiat and more will be available for anyone to test drive (21 years of age or older).  For each mile driven, Bergstrom will donate $1 to the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.

Complimentary food and refreshments will be available for all participants. Contributors will receive a commemorative t-shirt and an opportunity to win great raffle prizes including a convertible for a month, a Clay Matthews autographed jersey, a Coach McCarthy autographed football, a Coach Buzz Williams autographed basketball and more.

Bergstrom on Victory Lane is located at 3023 Victory Lane in Appleton, which is off exit 139 on Hwy 41 & 15. Vehicles can be test driven between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. either day.  Additional information is available on the dealer’s Web site.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Rebecca B. Banks, RN, MBA, Director of Development for the MCW Cancer Center, rbanks@mcw.edu or 955-4719.