VIP Inc. dba VIP Tires & Service has continued its support of Make-A-Wish with a $164,000 donation from its 2022 campaign.
VIP has raised more than $1 million for the organization in recent years. In 2022, during VIP's "Seasons of Wishes" campaign, the tire dealership's employees and customers raised more than $82,000. VIP's Executive Chairman and Owner John Quirk matched that contribution, making the total gift $164,517.
“Once again, the VIP team is proud to support Make-A-Wish, and all the Wish Kids who benefit from this wonderful foundation,” says Tim Winkeler, VIP’s president and CEO. “Our people really get behind initiatives like this that help change lives for the better. We look forward to supporting Make-A-Wish and other philanthropic organizations for years to come.”
Kate Vickery, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine added, “Our partnership with VIP Tires & Service over the last 15 years has had a profound impact on our ability to deliver life-changing wishes to children battling critical illness throughout New England. We are thrilled to join VIP in celebrating this incredible milestone of raising over $1 million for Make-A-Wish and are incredibly grateful to the entire VIP Tires & Service team, their leadership and their customers for their continued support. It truly takes a community to make wishes happen, and VIP is leading the way amongst our business partners, here in Maine especially.”
