There is still time to support veterans and their families preparing for a career in the collision industry. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, launched their 2018 fundraiser in May with two ways to participate:
- 3M Hire our Heroes 500, extended through Sunday, August 12, and
- Show Your Support Campaign, running through August 31.
Donations help support programs to attract and support military veterans seeking a career in the collision repair industry. Since 2013, the 3M Hire Our Heroes program has generated more than $1,065,500 that was used toward scholarships and tool grants for military veterans and their family members pursuing a career in the collision repair industry.
More information about the programs including a link to donate is available online.
As of July 12, the companies listed above have donated to the Hire Our Heroes campaign and will race in the Hire Our Heroes 500 during SEMA week.
3M Hire Our Heroes 500
You can be one of 24 donors of $5,000 or more to Collision Repair Education Foundation for the 3M Hire Our Heroes campaign and you can drive a real stock car from the NASCAR Racing Experience in Las Vegas in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500. Twenty-four drivers will compete against their peers for the fastest lap at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As an additional bonus, the first 10 donors who donate $8,000 or more will drive a car wrapped in their own company branding. Donations to the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500 campaign can be made through August 12, 2018
Show Your Support Campaign
All donations of $200 or more made to the Collision Repair Education Foundation, earmarked for the “3M Hire Our Heroes fund” made before August 30, 2018 will receive a full size 3M Hire Our Heroes Flag designed by Chip Foose and be entered into a drawing for the following prizes:
- 1st Prize- Authentic Racing Helmet, autographed by 40 Cup drivers from the 2017 season, including Dale Earnhardt Jr, and NASCAR legend Richard Petty!
- 2nd Prize- Authentic Racing Helmet, autographed by 40 Cup drivers from the 2016 season, including Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart, and Jeff Gordon!
- 3rd Prize- NASCAR® Racing Experience for 4 people at a track near you!
- 4th Prize-NASCAR® Racing Experience for 4 people at a track near you!
- 5th Prize- NASCAR® Racing Experience for 4 people at a track near you!
- 6th Prize- Petty’s Garage Sign Autographed by “the King”, Richard Petty!
- 7th Prize- Patriotic hood designed by Ryan “Ryno” Templeton!