NGK and NTK Brands Help UAF 'Pour It Forward' At AAPEX

NGK and NTK Brands Help UAF ‘Pour It Forward’ At AAPEX

The Invitational supported the new UAF Coffee Club recurring donor campaign.

NGK Spark Plugs continued its commitment to the aftermarket industry and The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) at this year’s AAPEX Show with the inaugural Pour It Forward Invitational. The Invitational, hosted by NGK and NTK brands, supported the new UAF Coffee Club recurring donor campaign

Invited guests received a donation to the UAF Coffee Club in their company’s name for visiting the NGK/NTK booth. Invitees then had the opportunity to double the contribution by participating in an in-booth challenge game called the Cliff Hanger Challenge. In all, said a spokesperson, the event raised $2,500 for the campaign.

UAF supporters participated in the ‘Pour It Forward’ Invitational during AAPEX.

Contestants included industry participants from:

10 Missions Media
AASA
ACI
Advance Auto Parts
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
APH
APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse
Automotive Experts Marketing Group
Auto Plus
AutoZone
AVI
Babcox Media
Endeavor Business Media
Epicor
Federated
Genuine Parts Company
Hanson Distributing
Hovis Auto Supply
NPW
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Parts Authority
Pep Boys
Pronto/Network
RPS Marketing
Tri-State Enterprises
UAF
UAF Veterans Bob Egan; Pete and Anne Kornafel; Jennifer Tio
Undercar Plus
Universal

Partiipants raised $2,500 for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation Coffee Club.

For as little as $5 a month – the cost of a cup of coffee – individuals can affordably “pour it forward” and join the UAF Coffee Club. Funds raised through the Coffee Club provide ongoing support to help provide scholarships and educational opportunities for the industry’s next generation.

In addition to the $5 per month Americano level, the program features Cappuccino, Latte and Frappuccino levels of support. To join the club, visit http://www.UofA-Foundation.org/CoffeeClub, choose a level of recurring support and complete the form. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

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