Mazda's Northeast Region to Give Away New CX-7 Crossover SUV to One Lucky Winner at the Philadelphia International Auto ShowPHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen Philadelphia-area Mazda dealers will present a check in the amount of $10,000 to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) on Saturday, February 10, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. in the Mazda Booth in Hall D at the International Auto Show. Additionally, Mazda's Northeast Regional Office will give away a new CX-7 Crossover SUV on Saturday immediately following the check presentation.On behalf of the contributing group of Mazda dealers, Peter Donnelly, regional general manager of Mazda North American Operations, will present a $10,000 check to Maureen Mason, director of corporate advancement at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Mazda's Philadelphia-area dealers have a strong commitment to supporting The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia," said Donnelly. "They are passionate about helping the physicians find cures and provide specialized programs for children." Immediately following the check presentation, a drawing will be held to raffle off a new 2007 CX-7 Crossover SUV. Bill Henley, meteorologist for WCAU NBC 10 News Today, and co-anchor of the morning talk show 10!, will serve as emcee for both the check presentation and CX-7 Crossover SUV raffle. The 13 Mazda dealerships supporting the Children's Hospital donation include: Brandywine Mazda Martin Mazda Faulkner Mazda North Penn Mazda Hamilton Mazda NuCar Mazda Holman Mazda Pacifico Mazda John Kennedy Mazda Marty Sussman Mazda John Kennedy Mazda of Pottstown Reedman Toll Mazda Maple Shade Mazda of Turnersville Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country, ranking second in National Institutes of Health funding. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 430-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. Source: Mazda North American Operations |