Donate your car for charity

Thursday, September 15, 2005Car owners looking for an end of the year tax break can do well for themselves while doing a good thing for others. It's a simple and convenient way to support the American Lung Association of Massachusetts and the work it does to help the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents living with chronic lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. All it takes is one quick toll-free phone call to 1-800-577-5864 and the American Lung Association will send you a packet of information about the process.

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 possibly receive a tax deduction for 2005 while the American Lung Association of Massachusetts gets continued support for its lung disease research, advocacy, and community education programs.

An estimated 6.1 million children under 18 currently have asthma. Programs such as the American Lung Association's Camp Chest Nut, an overnight camp for asthmatic children ages 8 to 13, is essential in helping those children learn to manage and control their asthma. Additionally, an estimated 440,000 Americans die each year due to smoking-related diseases. The American Lung Association and its Freedom From Smoking(r) program, the recognized gold standard in adult smoking cessation programs, face-to-face, online and through a self-help manual helps smokers quitting by providing support during the difficult times. Programs such as these benefit from the funds raised through the American Lung Association of Massachusetts' vehicle donation program.
Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at a time." For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org. For more information about the vehicle donation program or to donate your car, call 1-800-548-8252.