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Car dealership aids relief at Baystate Children's Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A local car dealership made a generous donation of $4,000 to Baystate Children's Hospital in Springfield.
Corvette Club of Western Mass & Central Chevrolet in West Springfield was inspired to give back after hearing about the struggles some families and children face while receiving medical care. They wanted to do their part in making a positive impact on the community and helping those in need.
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The dealership hopes it will bring some relief to the children and families at the hospital. Through the donation, it will contribute to the hospital's greatest needs, like research, equipment, or patient care items.
'It's important for us to support endeavors that go back to the Springfield area, so to support the children's hospital, there's no better cause,' said Joe Volk, Owner of Central Chevrolet in West Springfield.
The dealership hopes that this will continue to improve the quality of care for young patients and hopes it will inspire others to do the same and make a difference in the lives of these young patients.
In a statement to 22News, Baystate Health Foundation Executive Director Kathy Tobin said this financial support will help them continue to provide excellent care to all the families who depend on them.
'The generosity of the Corvette Club of western Massachusetts, Central Chevrolet and all their sponsors is so important to the children of our region. Baystate Children's Hospital is very appreciative of their efforts on behalf of our youngest patients. This attention and financial support allows us to continue providing excellent care to all those families who depend on us.'
Kathy TobinInterim Vice President of Philanthropy, Baystate Health, Baystate Health Foundation Executive Director
Baystate Children's Hospital is the only accredited full-service children's hospital in western Massachusetts. The hospital's Specialty Center and High St. General Peds saw more than 46,000 visits last year.
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