NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ: VIP Honda, part of the Bill Vince Auto Group, Route 22 East at Somerset Street in North Plainfield, was a sponsor of the Love Hope Strength Foundation 2009 Walkathon, reported VIP Honda General Mgr., Adam Kuczynski. The event was held recently, in cooperation with Overlook Hospital, at Oakridge Park in Clark to benefit cancer research charities.VIP Honda made a donation to the Love Hope Strength Foundation and also entered a team of walkers for the 2-mile course, which raised additional funds. The team of General Mgr., Adam Kuczynski; Service Mgr., Robert Poland and Service Writer, Phil Russo were “happy to be a part of an event that raises money for such important work,” said Mr. Kuczynski. The Foundation raises funds for local charities involved in caring for cancer patients and cancer research. This year, the local benefit charity was the Valerie Fund, whose mission is to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.
The Love Hope Strength Foundation is an international organization founded by James Chippendale, president of CSI Entertainment Insurance and Mike Peters, lead singer of the Welsh band, The Alarm. Both men are cancer survivors who use their talents to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities. The event was part of the Foundation’s 12th annual Music Fest, Walkathon and 5K Run weekend, which drew thousands of people and was an overwhelming success.
