Hyundai Hope on Wheels Fuels Pediatric Cancer Research

Heritage Hyundai Towson was proud to be part of the “Hyundai Hope On Wheels” Handprint Ceremony on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology.

Hyundai Motor America awarded two research grants totaling $500,000 to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology. Dr. Christine Pratilas, Assistant Professor of Oncology, was the Scholar Hope Grant Recipient and Dr. Cara Rabik, Instructor of Oncology, was the Young Investigator Grant Recipient. These grants will fund their research, helping kids fight cancer and creating hope to #EndChildhoodCancer.

Above: Ceremonial Check Presentation includes representatives from Hyundai Motor America, Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology, Hope on Wheels National Youth Ambassadors, and Baltimore Hyundai Dealers.

Above, Pictured Left to Right:  Dr. Christine Pratilas, Assistant Professor of Oncology (Scholar Hope Grant Recipient); Dr. Donald Small, Director, Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology (Hospital Representative); John Holliday, General Manager, Heritage Hyundai Towson; Dr. Cara Rabik, Instructor of Oncology (Young Investigator Grant Recipient)

Above: Dr. Donald Small giving the opening address at the Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony.

Above: Carter Gates, National Youth Ambassador, pressing his handprint onto the Hope on Wheels Hyundai Santa Fe.