$100K in pediatric cancer research grants donated to local hospitals
Meet the winner of the Hands on Hope contest
Six healthcare workers competed in the Hands on Hope contest to raise money for pediatric research grants through the Hyundai Hope on Wheels foundation.
WASHINGTON - The Hyundai Hope on Wheels organization awarded $100,000 in pediatric cancer research grants in the Hyundai Hands on Hope Contest last month.
The winners of the 44-hour Hands on Hope Contest were Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and healthcare worker Zhe Yuan. Yuan walked away with a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe XRT, as well as a $60,000 grant for Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Contestants in the Hands on Hope raise money for pediatric cancer research
The Hyundai Association hosted the Hands on Hope contest to raise money for pediatric cancer research grants at the DC Auto Show in January.
Runner-up Children's National Hospital was awarded a $40,000 pediatric cancer research grant.
The annual competition is hosted by Washington Area Hyundai Dealers and Hyundai Hope On Wheels. This year's competition took place at the Washington D.C. Auto Show.
Hyundai Association hosted Hands on Hope to raise money for childhood cancer
The Hands on Hope contest occurred on the opening weekend of the D.C. Auto Show to raise money for pediatric cancer research.