the world to develop more effective treatments for children diagnosed with this terrible disease. “We’re honored and excited to be a part of the First Look for Charity,” said Violet Foundation Co-Founder Steve Napleton. “Brain cancer is responsible for more childhood deaths than any other disease, and the money we will raise through the First Look will make a real impact in pediatric brain cancer research.” Since its inception, the Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity has raised more than $63 million for participating local charities. The CATA and new-car dealers also support charities year-round through a program called Chicagoland Dealers Care. Chicagoland Dealers Care helps match donations made by CATA dealer members to charities within their communities. “We are excited and honored to bring both of these wonderful charities into the First Look for Charity event,” said CATA Board Member and First Look for Charity Chair Emir Abinion. “I speak on behalf of all new-car dealers when I say that charitable giving and supporting organizations like these who do such crucial work, not only in Chicagoland but around the country, is extremely important to us. We take pride in putting on the First Look for Charity gala every year, which raises millions of dollars for these 18 organizations – a fundraiser unlike any other in Chicago.” The full listing of 2025 First Look for Charity beneficiaries include: 100 Club of Illinois; Advocate Health Care; ALS United Greater Chicago; Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago; Cal’s Angels; Folds of Honor; Franciscan Community Benefit Services; Glenwood Academy; Habitat for Humanity; Jesse White Tumbling Team; Lydia Home & Safe Families for Children; Misericordia; Sertoma Star Services; Special Olympics Illinois; Susan G. Komen, Chicago; Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; and Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer. The 2025 First Look for Charity is set to take place on Friday, Feb. 7 at McCormick Place. For more information, please visit firstlookforcharity.org. For details about the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program, visit chicagolanddealerscare.com. 12 CATA UP TO SPEED
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