Cypress, CA (6/20/2013)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., recently raised
$60,000 through generous donations from Yamaha
dealers at a chairty auction to benefit the Feed
the Children Oklahoma Relief Fund.
Feed the Children is one of Yamaha Motor Corporation’s
official corporate charities. Due to the recent
tragic events in Oklahama, Yamaha spurred its
employees and dealer network to action at its
national dealer meeting last week in Las Vegas.
Racing memorabilia, including helmets, leathers,
gloves, autographed racing bodywork, and more
were all auctioned off to attending dealers.
All of the money raised will go to the releif
fund.
“Yamaha is proud to support the Feed
the Children Oklahoma Relief Fund, and honored
to work with such a great network of dealers
who are ready and willing to help those in need,”
commented Bob Starr, General Manager of National
Communications for Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. “Yamaha dealers are huge racing
fans, and they generously opened their wallets
to bid on some very special memorabilia –
all with a focus on helping provide relief to
the victims of the terrible devastation that
resulted from the tornadoes in Oklahoma.”
Yamaha has worked with Feed the Children for
more than 10 years raising several hundred thousand
dollars and feeding tens of thousands of children.
Feed the Children is an international and nonprofit
relief organization that delivers food, medicine,
clothing and other necessities to individuals,
children and families who lack those essentials.
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a
leader in the motorsports market, makes the
toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and
Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
product offerings also include motorcycles,
outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles,
boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.