Our Cause
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2023 Black Tie Tailgate proceeds will once again benefit the Department of Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and continue to support its patient, family, community, and staff programs and initiatives. The 6,000 nurses, respiratory therapists and technicians at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are committed to providing expert, compassionate care while advancing education and research.
The Department of Nursing was also chosen as the 2018, 2019 & 2020 beneficiary. A record $1.7 million was raised through the past three Black Tie Tailgate events.
Past Beneficiary Departments
History
The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) made its first donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1986. The $50,000 donation was given after the 1986 Philadelphia Auto Show. Since then, the ADAGP and its entities have donated almost $9.5 million to the Hospital. Today, donations are made through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.