Tidal Wave Auto Spa, the nation’s fourth largest conveyor car wash company, hosted their 16th annual Charity Day event on Friday, September 20. The company announced this year’s event raised a record-breaking total of $685,142, all of which was donated entirely to local charitable and non-profit organizations.
This year, Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Lawrenceburg was proud to partner with Special Olympics Indiana – Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties for this year’s event, raising $1,141.95 through their daily wash proceeds and on-site donations. These funds were donated directly to Special Olympics Indiana – Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties , and will aide in their continued efforts to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Tidal Wave Auto Spa and their customers during this year’s Charity Day event. These funds will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our athletes, providing them with opportunities to compete, grow, and shine both on and off the playing field. Partnerships like this allow us to continue our mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential through sports, and we are proud to have Tidal Wave Auto Spa as a partner in our community,” stated Greg Townsend, Program Coordinator of Special Olympics Indiana – Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties.
Tidal Wave’s 16th annual Charity Day event supported over 250 charitable organizations across 269 participating Tidal Wave locations. Over the years, Tidal Wave’s Charity Day event has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals and organizations. Over the event’s sixteen-year history, Tidal Wave has donated over $2 million, underscoring the company’s dedication to making an impact in the communities they serve.
“Charity Day brings our communities together to support organizations that are doing incredible work,” said CEO and founder Scott Blackstock. “I’m grateful that Tidal Wave can highlight these truly wonderful organizations during Charity Day and raise funds that help them to continue doing the important and impactful work they are doing within our communities.”