CARSTAR receives help from Celine Dion in Facebook initiative

CARSTAR Collision Centres, one of the country’s largest franchise networks in the collision repair industry, has been joined by Celine Dion to raise funds and awareness of cystic fibrosis online.

Since August 2010, CARSTAR has been collecting “Likes” on the company Facebook page (www.facebook.com/carstarcanada) to raise awareness and money for cystic fibrosis (CF). Every “Like” the CARSTAR Automotive Facebook page receives, CARSTAR will donate $1 to CF. This online initiative has collected over 8000 “Likes” in four months and has caught the attention of Canadian singer and icon, Celine Dion. Her official website released a blog post sharing the Facebook initiative information and encouraging people to click “Like” to donate.

 “Celine is one of the biggest supporters of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,” said Lisa Mercanti-Ladd, AVP of Marketing and Client Services at CARSTAR. “We are thrilled and honoured that she is assisting us in our campaign. With her help, and the help of all of those who have been affected by CF, we know we can reach our goal.”

President and CEO of CARSTAR, Sam Mercanti, issued a challenge to Facebook users everywhere, saying that if the company’s Facebook page reached 10,000 Likes, he would donate an extra $5000 to the cause, making the total donation $15,000 for the treatment and research of CF.

 “Cystic fibrosis has to be stopped,” said Mercanti. “CARSTAR and our partners have been raising funds for CF for ten years and we will not stop until a cure is found. With the help of Celine Dion and everyone who has made a donation, we know CF will end.”

About CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres

CARSTAR is the largest and fastest growing automotive repair franchise network with over 400 locations in North America. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1995, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has grown from eight to over 140 locations throughout 10 provinces. Within Canada, CARSTAR repairs approximately 100,000 vehicles per year with the highest rate of customer satisfaction. Visit www.carstar.ca for details.

About CARSTAR and Cystic Fibrosis

CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres across Canada have supported the fight against the deadly disease of cystic fibrosis, through fundraising initiatives held through the year. CARSTAR has raised more than $1.8 million to fund research and treatment in the fight against this disease.

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