Dodge Challenger Up for Auction to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

December 1, 2008

Boston – The Dodge Challenger, an iconic muscle car of the 1970s, is back after a 35-year absence, and a limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8is up for auction on eBay from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. Place your bid now on the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8!

The car, which is #234 of 6,400 produced in 2008, goes zero to 60 mph in five seconds and is loaded with options, including a 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with 425 horsepower, a GPS navigation system, Keyless Go Entry, MyGIG multimedia system and UConnect hands-free communication.

The New England Dodge Dealers Association donated the car after seeing advertisements for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The group wanted to help raise awareness and funds for the organization because of the positive personal experiences that many of the dealers and the association’s board members have had with the hospitals and Shriners.

Through the end of November, Shriners and Dodge representatives will display the car at more than 20 Dodge Motorsport events, providing information about the car, the auction, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners International. The car will also make special pit-stops at the Shriners Hospitals in Boston and Springfield, Mass., before spending the final days of the online auction at the New England International Car Show in Boston., Dec. 3 to Dec. 7.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is an international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns of all degrees, spinal cord injuries, and cleft and lip palate are eligible for care and receive all services at no charge – regardless of financial need or relationship to a Shriner.

Shriners International is the 375,000-member fraternity that founded and continues to operate 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

For more information about Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners International, visit www.shrinershq.org.