Valvoline Instant Oil Change Supports Cancer Research and Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Newton, MA (PRWEB) August 01, 2015

Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM customers can help fight cancer from July 27 through September 6 by contributing $1 to the Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids & Families® program at participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

With each contribution, customers will receive a promotional card with prizes ranging from an all-inclusive trip from TNT Vacations powered by Funjet Vacations, a hot tub from New England Spas, a Sea-Doo® personal watercraft, American Airlines AAdvantage® miles, theme park tickets, Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts and free services, and food prizes from participating BURGER KING® restaurants. No purchase is required.

This is the second year in a row that Valvoline Instant Oil Change is participating in A Chance for Kids & Families. In 2014, all 46 service centers raised more than $26,000. This year, there are 47 participating locations, including the newest service center in Rindge, N.H.

"The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work it does to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber is remarkable," said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc. "We are honored by this opportunity to support such a world-renowned organization." Henley Enterprises, Inc. operates 47 New England Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.

"We are honored to have the support of Valvoline Instant Oil Change for the second year," said David Giagrando, assistant vice president, corporate partnerships, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. "The franchisees and their customers continue to give generously to our patients and their families."

For more information about the Jimmy Fund or A Chance for Kids & Families, including official rules and an alternate method of entry, visit a participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change location, visit jimmyfund.org, or call the Jimmy Fund at 617-582-9675.

About Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠
Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has been serving American motorists for more than 140 years. Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ has approximately 900 locations throughout the United States, and is a leader in serving the quick-lube market.

About Henley Enterprises, Inc.
Henley Enterprises, Inc. founded in 1989, is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee. They operate over 200 service centers across twelve states including: California, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund (http://www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.

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