Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations in New England are participating in the “A Chance for Kids & Families” program to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. Customers can donate $1, $3, $5, or $7.50 at participating locations to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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• Valvoline Instant Oil Change customers in New England can contribute to the Jimmy Fund through the “A Chance for Kids & Families” program. Donations will support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Over $340,000 has been raised so far by Henley Enterprises for this program.

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54 Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ locations in New England are participating in “A Chance for Kids & Families®” program for the 10th consecutive year to raise money for the Jimmy Fund

NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) customers in New England are helping to defy cancer this summer by contributing to the Jimmy Fund through their “A Chance for Kids & Families^®” program. Donate $1, $3, $5, or $7.50, in recognition of 75 years of the Jimmy Fund, at participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM locations and do your part to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patients and families.

“We are excited to participate in this program once again this year,” said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change. “The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work they do to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is remarkable.”

“We are grateful for the many years of support we have received from our partners, Burger King and Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as the generosity of their patrons,” said Alexa Woodward, assistant vice president, corporate partnerships for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. “It is incredibly special to see the difference that donations made through campaigns like ‘A Chance for Kids and Families’ can support the fight against cancer.”

To date, Henley Enterprises, has raised more than $340,000 for this program which helps fund imperative research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Participating VIOC locations:

222 Brighton Ave. (Rte 20)	Allston	Massachusetts	02134
82 Mystic St. (Rte 3)	Arlington	Massachusetts	02474
640 Oak Street	Brockton	Massachusetts	02301
275 Boylston St.(Rte 9)	Brookline	Massachusetts	02445
118 Cambridge Street	Burlington	Massachusetts	01803
2485 Massachusetts Ave. (Rte 2A)	Cambridge	Massachusetts	02140
1754 Revere Beach Parkway	Everett	Massachusetts	02149
419 Main Street	Falmouth	Massachusetts	02540
749 Worcester Road	Framingham	Massachusetts	01701
1988 Washington Street	Hanover	Massachusetts	02339
775 River St. (Rte 110/113)	Haverhill	Massachusetts	01832
1294 Gorham Street	Lowell	Massachusetts	01852
800 Western Ave. (Rte 107)	Lynn	Massachusetts	01905
100 Broadway	Malden	Massachusetts	02148
212 Salem St. (Rte 60)	Medford	Massachusetts	02155
488 Broadway	Methuen	Massachusetts	01844
11 Medway Street	Milford	Massachusetts	01757
891 Worcester Rd (Rte 9/Rte 27)	Natick	Massachusetts	01760
90 Winchester St. (at Needham St.)	Newton	Massachusetts	02461
216 Main St. (Rte 28)	North Reading	Massachusetts	01864
175 Everett St.	Norwood	Massachusetts	02062
148 Samoset St.	Plymouth	Massachusetts	02360
366 Centre Street	Quincy	Massachusetts	02169
415 American Legion Hwy (Rt 60)	Revere	Massachusetts	02151
740 American Legion Highway	Roslindale	Massachusetts	02131
87 North St.	Salem	Massachusetts	01970
10 Paradise Rd.	Salem	Massachusetts	01970
193 Elm St Unit 110	Salisbury	Massachusetts	01952
1195 Fall River Ave	Seekonk	Massachusetts	02771
182 Washington St. (Union Sq.)	Somerville	Massachusetts	02143
494 Milford Rd.	Swansea	Massachusetts	02777
425 High Plain Street	Walpole	Massachusetts	02081
557 Main St. (Rte. 20)	Waltham	Massachusetts	02452
402 West Center Street	West Bridgewater	Massachusetts	02379
15 Spring St.	West Roxbury	Massachusetts	02132
190 Main Street	Weymouth	Massachusetts	02188
320 Montvale Avenue	Woburn	Massachusetts	01801
232 Loudon Road.	Concord	New Hampshire	03301
50 Crystal Ave. (Rte 28)	Derry	New Hampshire	03038
3 Beehive Drive	Epping	New Hampshire	03042
1246 Hooksett Road (Rte 3A)	Hooksett	New Hampshire	03106
420 West Street	Keene	New Hampshire	03431
1147 Union Ave.	Laconia	New Hampshire	03246
665 Mast Road	Manchester	New Hampshire	03102
1800 South Willow Street	Manchester	New Hampshire	03103
540 Nashua Street	Milford	New Hampshire	03055
504 Amherst Street	Nashua	New Hampshire	03063
2470 Lafayette Rd	Portsmouth	New Hampshire	03802
15 Sonja Drive	Rindge	New Hampshire	03461
4 Manville Road	Tilton	New Hampshire	03276
520 Reservoir Avenue	Cranston	Rhode Island	02910
159 Putnam Ave	Johnston	Rhode Island	02919
1130 Warwick Ave	Warwick	Rhode Island	02888
1600 Post Rd. (Rte 1)	Warwick	Rhode Island	02888

About Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM brand. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.

About Henley Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Henley Enterprises, Inc. is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee. They operate more than 230 quick-lube service centers in 9 states including: California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Virginia.

About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults.  The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.

Press Contact: Kaitlin Jackson
Marketing Manager, Henley Enterprises
kjackson@vioc.net - 617-243-0404 x1601

FAQ

How can Valvoline Instant Oil Change customers in New England contribute to the Jimmy Fund?

Customers can donate $1, $3, $5, or $7.50 at participating locations.

What will the donations support?

The donations will support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

How much has been raised so far for this program?

Over $340,000 has been raised by Henley Enterprises.