This year’s American Cancer Society Hope Gala auction includes a unique donation from HealthSouth. Volunteers for the Aug. 28 event hope to sell a 2000 7 Series BMW, given to the organization by the Birmingham company
The bulletproof car, loaded with options and certified by a local BMW dealer, is a black, four-door 740i, with 18,000 miles. It was originally purchased for $135,000.
All proceeds will benefit cancer patients in the area.
This year, the Hope Gala is celebrating its 30th year by recognizing the 10th birthday of the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, along with its namesake.
The Hope Lodge is a place where cancer patients stay at no charge while seeking medical treatment in Birmingham. Joe Lee Griffin was a longtime supporter of the American Cancer Society and instrumental in building the lodge.
For more information on the car or to buy tickets to the event, call Ashley Wilkinson at 930-8867.
