Auto Remarketing: BacklotCars charity auction generates $183K for Canine Companions

BacklotCars had one of the most active booths on Saturday during NADA Show 2023 in Dallas.

That company that’s part of KAR Global auctioned off a 100% electric, liquid black LiveWire One motorcycle, raising more than $109,000 for the NADA Foundation’s Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Program that benefits Canine Companions.

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to the clients.

The organization’s cause was dear to the late Bob Mallon, who founded the NADA Foundation in 1975, and the late Frank McCarthy, who served as NADA’s chief executive from 1968 to 2001.

Additional auction proceeds and donations raised more than $74,000 in one day.

Canine Companions graduate Susan Mahoney (joined by her service dog, Misha) offered remarks at the auction, which took place on Saturday at the BacklotCars booth. Also onsite was Laura Manning, Canine Companions director of philanthropy, along with several clients and their service dogs, and volunteer puppy raisers with their future service dogs.

“Now in our 12th year, we are proud to partner with the NADA Foundation and Canine Companions for Independence to provide people with disabilities the ability to live independent lives,” KAR Global chief executive officer Peter Kelly said in a news release. “Thanks to our generous BacklotCars dealers and partners, we’ve raised more than $905,000 to date — providing veterans and people with disabilities with highly skilled dogs that can offer independence, confidence and companionship.”

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