For example:

• Donated a Mini-Cooper outright to the 2007 gala for the grand raffle. The donation raised nearly $60,000 for our specialized pre-school, nursing care at our 10-bed residence, and our other services.

• Donated automobiles to past galas: a BMW in 2000, Cadillac in 2001, and Mini-Coopers in 2003 and 2005

• Provided a Jaguar XJ for September 17, 2007 golf outing, for a hole in one golfer

• Raised a Holiday Giving Tree at the its Schaumburg Cadillac showroom in 2007 and donated gifts and toys to more than 100 low-income HIV/AIDS-infected families and children who otherwise would have likely received no gifts.

Established in 1977, The Patrick Dealer Group has built a reputation on outstanding customer service, which consistently ranks above the national dealer average for nearly every one of its car lines. According to Crain's Chicago Business, the Patrick Dealer Group is Chicago's 5th largest auto dealership ranked by sales.

You also can learn more about Patrick Dealer Group and its car lines at http://www.patrickcars.com/index.htm or drop by its showroom at 526 Mall Drive in Schaumburg.