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UAF to Celebrate 40 Years in Las Vegas

Celebration Event to Benefit Foundation, Scholarship Program

BETHESDA, MD. — To commemorate its 40th Anniversary, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) will celebrate this major milestone with a special reception to benefit the foundation and its scholarship program. The celebration event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 6:00 p.m. PT at The Venetian Las Vegas. Individuals and organizations can learn more about attending the event and supporting the campaign by visiting the UAF website.

“The celebration event in Las Vegas is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the foundation’s history and celebrate all those who have made it possible for UAF to fund grants and award more than 8,000 scholarships over the last 40 years,” said Roger McCollum, MAAP, chairman, University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “We extend our sincere thanks to all those who have supported the UAF 40th Anniversary campaign, especially the Ruby Celebration Host donors. Their generosity will ensure that UAF can continue to invest in the education of the next generation for the next 40 years and beyond.”

ULTIMATE Ruby Celebration Host
Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)

PREMIER Ruby Celebration Hosts
The Bickle Family
Cloyes & Rotomaster
Epicor Software Corporation
MANN+HUMMEL
Kathleen Schmatz
The Schwartz Family

Ruby Celebration Hosts
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Auto Care Association
Automotive Parts Associates (APA)
Automotive Parts Headquarters
Babcox Media
Richard and Lisa Beirne
Bosch
Barry & Brian Cohn Family Foundation
CRC Industries
Dorman Products
East Penn Manufacturing
Federated Auto Parts
FedPro – Tub O’ Towels/Free All
GB Remanufacturing
Highline Warren
The Hub Corporation
The McCarthy Family
The McCollum Family
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
Mevotech
The Williams Family/N.A. Williams
Parts Authority
PHINIA
The Pronto Network
Schwartz Advisors
SKF Vertevo
Standard Motor Products
SYLVANIA
Valvoline
The Washbish Family

“We invite everyone attending AWDA and AAPEX to join us for the celebration. Those who are not able to be in Las Vegas may still support the campaign with a donation,” said McCollum.

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

For more information about the UAF Ruby Celebration event, visit https://uofa-foundation.org/uaf-40th-anniversary/. For tickets, visit https://givebutter.com/aF5H3i.

About University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket work force. The foundation encourages industry support, including donations for the purpose of honoring or memorializing individuals or otherwise recognizing special events, to help ensure the continued availability of training and education that strengthen the industry. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.UofA-Foundation.org.

Media contact

Jennifer Tio, University of the Aftermarket Foundation, (872) 302-5355

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