Thrive to Survive Jeep Raffle – A Resounding Success!

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent Jeep Compass Raffle event at Friendly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Geneva. This event, held in partnership with Thrive to Survive, brought our community together to support local adults facing cancer, and marked another milestone in our ongoing commitment to this vital cause.

Event Highlights: The raffle event, held on November 1 in our showroom, was a true celebration of community support and giving. Darlene Dougherty (pictured above) from Geneva won the grand prize—a 2024 Jeep Compass! Additional prizes included $3,000 for second place and $1,500 for third place, adding excitement to an already impactful day.

We were honored to welcome NYS State Senate Representative Pam Helming, who attended to present Thrive to Survive with the prestigious NYS Empire Award. This award acknowledges businesses and organizations in New York state for “remarkable community philanthropy and operational excellence,” and Thrive to Survive exemplifies these qualities in their tireless work to support those affected by cancer in our community.

Pictured above: Pam Helming presenting the Thrive to Survive founders Roseann Moffe, Pam Venuti and Jennifer Harris with the NYS Empire Award.

Picture above: Thrive to Survive Board Members with Pam Helming.

2024 NYS Empire Award presented to Thrive to Survive in recognition of outstanding contributions and dedication to the growth, prosperity and betterment of their community and New York State.

Impact and Contributions: This year’s Jeep Raffle raised an impressive $60,000, which will directly benefit Thrive to Survive’s programs and services across Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties. Since 2015, Friendly Auto Group has proudly supported Thrive to Survive, contributing over $163,000 through various fundraisers, events, and sponsorships. Together, we’ve helped Thrive expand its reach, impacting thousands of lives and extending services across a broader area.

Media Coverage: For further details about the event and Thrive to Survive’s impact, we invite you to read more in the following news articles:

Finger Lakes Daily News – “Thrive to Survive Raises $60K as Geneva Woman Wins Friendly Jeep Raffle”
Rochester First – “Empire Award Presented to Local Nonprofit Thrive to Survive”
13 WHAM – “Local Cancer Support Group Hits $1 Million in Donations, Wins State Award”

A Continued Commitment: At Friendly Auto Group, supporting Thrive to Survive is more than just a partnership—it’s a commitment inspired by the legacy of our founder, James Uvanni, and his dedication to this community. His fight against melanoma and his memory continue to inspire our efforts. Since 2015, Friendly has been proud to host events like this Jeep Raffle, Cancer Awareness Month, and Test Drive Away Cancer, raising funds and awareness for those fighting cancer.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s raffle and to all who continue to support Thrive to Survive. For more information on how you can contribute to future events, please visit our website or contact us directly. Together, we are making a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.