CARSTAR raises more than $500,000 for cystic fibrosis

CARSTAR exceeded its annual charitable goal by raising more than $500,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy.

The CARSTAR network, its vendor and insurance partners and the communities it serves, all helped the North American collision repairer surpass its goal through car washes and shows, ball hockey and golf tournaments, gala events, silent auctions and charity walks throughout the year. Proceeds raised support both Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the United States. According to the Hamilton-based company, it hit the monumental number this year because of a “significant showing of generosity” at its North American Momentum conference. CARSTAR began fundraising for cystic fibrosis in Canada more than 20 years ago when a franchise partner’s granddaughter received a CF diagnosis.