Dear Friends,
 
Last year, one of our employees informed me that the City of Cerritos takes part in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  Having been involved in the Relay for Life for the past 10 years, I was very proud that our employees were so eager to join such a worthy cause.
 
Now I know you must be asking, "what is the Relay is for Life?" The relay is an overnight event that brings our community together to help support the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. The Society works hard every day to prevent cancer and save lives by supporting groundbreaking research, affecting public policies that protect us from cancer, and educating people on how to prevent or detect cancer early. The Society helps people with cancer right here in our own community. And our efforts at Relay for Life can help the American Cancer Society to keep working toward a cancer-free future.
 
With a team of 24 employees we fundraised, walked and had a fantastic time raising $6,000 to help support the American Cancer Society.  We hope that you will help in reaching our goal of $10,000. Please click on the link below for more information to make a donation to support our efforts? You will make a real difference in the lives of people facing cancer – and in the lives of the people who love them.
 
http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/cerritos/pfice
 
Sincerely,
Peter M. Fice
Executive General Manager
Cerritos Nissan
 

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Cerritos Nissan is proud of our other sponsorships, including:

• Raised $500 towards MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) through a 5k walk on October 21st, 2006.
  
• Cerritos Nissan employees participated with Nissan North America annual MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) 5k walk at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, on October 21st, 2006.
     
• Participating in the Relay For Life program. Partnered with the American Cancer Society and the City of Cerritos, employees from the dealership are raising money - $5,994 so far - and are taking part in a 24-hour Walk-A-Thon with their own "Z Team For Life".
    
• Works with College Bound - a foundation which assists and directs underprivileged youth towards creating goals for college, through mentoring and scholarship opportunities. Each year the dealership provides a vehicle for the organization's annual fundraiser/walk through the City of Cerritos.
    
• Participates in annual blood drives providing contributions beyond that of monetary value - the gift of life - to its surrounding communities.
    
• Recently held a fundraiser for families of U.S. Military troops serving overseas. 21 Nissan Frontiers and two 30-foot trucks were loaded and filled with everything from food to family goods and baby supplies, and were caravanned south to Camp Pendleton for distribution.
    
• Held a Food and Goods Drive to help support wildfire victims in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
    
• Contributes annually to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program, which provides needy children the opportunity to experience the joyous wonders of the holiday season.
    
• Donated a 2006 Nissan 350Z to the City of Hope to be auctioned off, with the proceeds used to benefit breast cancer research.
    
• Works closely with Ryan's Reach, a supporting organization which seeks to aid brain injured individuals and their families by providing additional financial resources and promotional support. To supplement those efforts, a yearly contribution is given to High Hopes Neurological Recovery Group, a public charity based in Orange County.
    
• Donated an initial $10,000 towards Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, with an additional $2,500 raised by employees during a safety awards luncheon. The employees opted to have the funds donated directly from their paychecks.
    
• Taking part in a Thanksgiving canned food drive to benefit Project Sheperd. During the 4 day drive, employees of the dealership and residents from the community are encouraged to donate canned food items to meet the goal of 5,000 cans.