Car donation can help

Car owners looking to get that extra car out of the yard before the next snowfall can do well for themselves while doing a good thing for others.

All it takes is one quick phone call and the American Lung Association will send you a packet of information about the process - or you can connect with us via the internet. Log on to http://www.lungma.org or call toll-free 1-800-577-5864.

Once you've decided to go ahead with the donation, a tow truck can be sent to pick up your car at no cost to you. By donating people have the opportunity to part with their used cars and receive a tax deduction for 2005 while helping the American Lung Association of Massachusetts support its vital lung research, advocacy, and community education efforts.

Every year thousands of cars are donated through the American Lung Association of Massachusetts vehicle donation program, raising more than $190,000.

It's a simple and convenient way to support the American Lung Association of Massachusetts and the work it does to help Americans living with chronic lung disease such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.