WIX Filters Receives 2017 Relay For Life Top Team Award

GASTONIA, North Carolina – WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has been honored with the Top 10 Fundraising Team Award for raising $25,080 for Relay for Life of Gaston County, North Carolina.

“We’re honored to receive this award and proud to participate in initiatives like Relay for Life,” said Elyse Greenwell, senior human resources coordinator for WIX. “Staying involved in the community has always been an important aspect of our company culture, and we encourage all employees to participate in some way. We’re looking forward to continuing our support for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.”

The award is supported by a tradition of giving back through community initiatives, ranging from empowering future industry employees through the National FFA Organization to participating in local United Way volunteer programs.

For more than 12 years, WIX has participated in Relay for Life fundraising activities such as raffles, yard sales, cookouts, T-shirt sales and Thanksgiving turkey sales to help raise awareness and funding for cancer research. WIX Filters proudly accepted the award during a ceremony at the 2018 Relay for Life kickoff rally.

The 2018 Relay for Life of Gaston County will be held on April 27, 2018. For more information on WIX, visit wixfilters.com, and for additional details on Relay for Life, visit RelayforLife.org.

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) announced the launch of its 65th-anniversary fundraising initiative. Running through July 1, 2024, the campaign aims to raise $65,000 through 1,000 donations of $65 each. This impactful effort highlights the industry's commitment to taking care of its own, the AACF said.

From sudden illness and death to natural disasters, the foundation has provided assistance to industry professionals and their families during their darkest hours. As AACF celebrates its 65th year of service, it remains steadfast in its mission to provide financial support and resources to those in the automotive aftermarket industry in need, the organization said.