Did Gold Rush Subaru go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Here at Gold Rush Subaru, we love our community as much as we love our vehicles and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers and neighbors.
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
Did Gold Rush Subaru go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
SUBMIT A STORYIn a perfect world, hunger would be history and hope would be commonplace. We believe a perfect world is possible.
In 2020, Subaru and its retailers made a donation to Feeding America to provide 50 million meals to help feed people in need during the COVID-19 crisis,* making meals available at 199 local food banks across the country.
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
Subaru and our retailers are committed to protecting and preserving the Earth, not just by our words, but also by our actions.
More than 13 million pieces of hard-to-recycle waste collected and recycled through TerraCycle®.
Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) and their local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by retailers and Subaru customers in their stores, to support patients facing cancer. Through our partnership with LLS, we've supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients nationwide. We're proud to be LLS's largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers will have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with a local animal shelter every October to provide direct financial assistance and host adoption events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, we have donated over $51 million, which has supported the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of over 420,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,100 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 15 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated over $256 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
The Subaru Love Promise is an extension of what Gold Rush Subaru already believes to be an integral part of running a successful business in a small community. Giving back to the people who support you is at the very core of our business and personal values. In effort to support our community Gold Rush Subaru donates not just money, but our time as well to several non-profit organizations. We believe getting involved is the best recipe for success and it has paid dividends over the past 18 years we have been in the Subaru business. We are committed to continuing our efforts in giving back year after year. We look forward to our partnerships and will continue to support them in our community for as long as it takes.
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Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Subaru and Gold Rush Subaru believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here.
In June, Gold Rush Subaru donated 8 boxes filled with cozy blankets and a special box of care kits to the Sutter Health Infusion Center in Auburn for blood cancer patients. We are more than happy to support this wonderful cause and bring comfort to those in need. Thank you to Sutter Health for their unwavering dedication to patient care. Together, we can make a difference!
Gold Rush Subaru and Auburn Interfaith Food Closet joined forces once again this summer for a heartfelt Summer Food Drive, dedicated to bridging the gap for school-aged children in need. As school doors closed for the summer, many children who rely on school meals faced a challenging period without their regular sources of nourishment. Understanding this critical need, Gold Rush Subaru rallied their community to support the cause, aiming to ensure these children wouldn’t go hungry during the break. Throughout June, their collective efforts led to the collection of over 300 essential food items, each one contributing to a brighter summer for those in need. This collaboration not only provided vital sustenance but also underscored the power of community in addressing pressing issues, making a tangible difference in the lives of many local families.
In April, Gold Rush Subaru proudly sponsored the inaugural Warrior Run for Newcastle Charter School, transforming the event into a thrilling and memorable experience for students and staff alike. This fun-filled fundraiser featured a series of exciting obstacles that not only challenged participants but also fostered a sense of community and school spirit. The Warrior Run proved to be a vital fundraising initiative, with proceeds directly supporting programs that enhance educational experiences and community involvement. Gold Rush Subaru's generous sponsorship played a key role in the event's success, demonstrating their commitment to making a significant impact and contributing to the ongoing growth and enrichment of Newcastle Charter School.
Last Saturday, Gold Rush Subaru orchestrated a heartwarming community effort, gathering a dedicated team of volunteers to lend a helping hand at the Acres of Hope property. With a shared commitment to supporting the center's mission of providing a safe haven for women and children, the dealership swiftly mobilized individuals eager to make a positive impact. Despite the limited time available, the volunteers poured their energy into the task at hand. Armed with lawnmowers, gardening tools, and paintbrushes, they worked tirelessly for a couple of hours, mowing lawns, meticulously pulling weeds, and adding a splash of color to picnic tables. Their collective efforts aimed to ensure that Acres of Hope remained a place of beauty and tranquility, where families could gather and find solace in the embrace of nature and community.
On April 13th, Gold Rush Subaru proudly sponsored the Placer Trail Running Festival, a vibrant celebration of athleticism and conservation nestled in the serene landscapes of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This marked the second year of Gold Rush's participation in this exhilarating event, which not only showcases the adventurous spirit of Subaru drivers but also supports the noble cause of the Placer Land Trust. Dedicated to the preservation and accessibility of natural lands in the region, the Placer Land Trust resonates deeply with Gold Rush's commitment to environmental protection. As passionate supporters of local races, Gold Rush Subaru finds special joy in backing events like these that not only promote fitness and community but also prioritize the maintenance and enhancement of our cherished trails, ensuring they remain clean, vibrant, and accessible for all.
On April 20th, Gold Rush Subaru once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship by mobilizing a dedicated team of volunteers for the Earth Day River Clean-Up in support of PARC (Protect American River Canyons). This marked the dealership's third consecutive year of participation, and their enthusiasm remained undiminished. With gloves on hands and determination in their hearts, the volunteers set out to tackle the litter that had accumulated along the picturesque trails of Auburn, CA. Over the course of the day, they meticulously combed through 5 miles of trail, collecting nearly 20 pounds of trash. Their efforts not only helped preserve the natural beauty of the canyon trails but also served as a shining example of community-driven conservation.
Gold Rush Subaru recently demonstrated its commitment to community welfare through the heartwarming initiative—Operation Warm, during the Subaru Loves to Help Event. At this event, the Gold Rush Subaru team gave a generous donation of 108 jackets to the youth organization Bright Futures for Youth, which significantly impacts the lives of their local community’s youth through three pivotal programs: NEO Youth Center, The Friendship Club, and SAFE. NEO, standing for New Events & Opportunities, is an after-school center offering children from sixth to twelfth grades a safe environment with many enrichment activities geared towards building friendships, learning new skills, and discovering new passions. Throughout the school week, usual activities range from ping pong to arts and crafts but the program also offers regular special enrichment activities that are often taught by volunteering community members. The Friendship Club is a more comprehensive program focusing on mentoring, providing tutors, health and wellness education, and life skills. This program is for students from sixth to twelfth grade as well. It groups them into small units that stay together until they finish the program at high school graduation. This program provides the children with not only invaluable life skills but also with friendships and connections that will last for life. The Friendship Club is so impactful that many of its former participants return as adults to provide their skills and mentorship to today’s participants. Lastly is the SAFE program, Stability, Access, Foundation & Empowerment. With a growing number of homeless young people and no youth shelters for over 50 miles away, some community members came together to make a program that gave homeless children and young adults access to resources they are so desperately in need of. At SAFE they have a drop-in center that has food, free clothing, laundry facilities, showers, and health and counseling services all in a safe, supervised environment. The program also helps these individuals gain access to local resources as well as help them apply and secure their spot in relief programs. Gold Rush Subaru’s participation in the Subaru Loves to Help event, in collaboration with Operation Warm, and the subsequent donation of 108 jackets to Bright Futures for Youth is a testament to the dealership’s commitment to community welfare. The excitement for future collaboration echoes the dealership’s ongoing dedication to creating lasting positive change within the community. We thank Bright Future for Youth for being such a proactive force for future generations.
Gold Rush Subaru has consistently demonstrated its commitment to making a positive impact by supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For the past six years, the dealership has actively participated in the Light the Night event in Sacramento, standing in solidarity with those affected by blood cancers. Their unwavering dedication to this cause exemplifies a hopeful vision for a world free from these diseases. Gold Rush Subaru's ongoing involvement reflects not only a commitment to philanthropy but also a shared aspiration for a brighter, healthier future.
What a wonderful time we had at Gold Rush Subaru in Auburn, CA. for our annual Sammie's Friends Shelter adoption event on October 20, 2023. We met new friends, shared some "love stories" and had a great lunch all hosted by Susan and her wonderful Team at Gold Rush. Subaru Ambassador Dave was there with donations, enthusiasm and support. This year we decided to not only bring 10 dogs (all handled by volunteers) but we brought a dozen kitty cats as well. What a great decision! 6 of our lovely kitties were adopted that day! 2 dogs were pending upon meet and greets with other household pets. Our adopters even included some Gold Rush Subaru employees. It's not every day that you decide to purchase a new Subaru, but to find a new furry family member in the process, what a BONUS! This was the story of one of our adopters who was over the moon in love at first sight with her newly adopted best friend Colada. The kitten who was a bit shy and reserved at the shelter fell equally in love. It was meant to be! True love, how exciting! Our adopters were thrilled at the generosity of our Gold Rush Subaru Team as Susan offered a $200.00 bonus for event day adopters to go toward pet food for their new furry friend.
Last Friday, October 20th, Gold Rush Subaru and Sammie’s Friends orchestrated an extraordinarily successful Pet Adoption event that warmed the hearts of all who attended. Six fortunate cats found loving homes, their new owners leaving with smiles of joy. Gold Rush Subaru's commitment to the cause shone brightly as they generously donated $200 to each new pet owner to help cover their furry friends' food and supplies. The spirit of giving didn't stop there; a significant $500 donation was handed over to Sammie’s Friends to address their immediate need for pet food. This collaborative effort underscored the remarkable impact that dedicated organizations and compassionate businesses can make when they come together to support our four-legged companions.
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) held its 26th Annual River Cleanup event on September 23. SYRCL is an organization that unites the community to protect and restore the Yuba River watershed. Their motto is “People Can Save A River”. This founding promise inspires, empowers, and emboldens people to take collective action against threats to the Yuba’s waters and ecosystems. Each September since 1997, this event is held as part of a larger cleanup effort called California Coastal Cleanup Day. The event unites the community to remove the trash that builds up throughout the Yuba River watershed each year. In the last few years, over 800,000 people have enjoyed the Yuba River each summer. Everyone has an impact on the river, and while most who visit the river value the ecosystem by packing out their trash, cleaning up after their dogs, and being fire safety conscious, not everyone is respectful. By the end of the season, the river needs help. Since its inception, the annual Yuba River Cleanup has removed more than 135 tons of garbage and recycling from the river. This year was no exception. Over 680 volunteers hauled out almost 10,000 pounds of garbage and recyclables, including 1500 cigarette butts, 1000 food wrappers, and 1650 recyclable plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers. So many of us at Gold Rush Subaru appreciate and enjoy the beauty of our Northern California home and were proud to sponsor such a worthwhile event. People CAN save a river, and we look forward to helping again next year!
On Sunday, October 1st, six of our enthusiastic and sports-minded employees, which included an Admin team headed up by Susan Taylor, along with employees from parts and service, gathered together to participate in the Great Auburn Obstacle Race. The race is a 5K fun run and features a myriad of obstacles including a foam tunnel, maze, pond crossing in a raft, wall climbs, pumpkin smash tunnel, weighted sled pull, a pond crossing in a raft, a creek crossing, and a mud pit! Gold Rush Subaru has been a sponsor of this event for 3 years and provided a medal for each race participant. There were over 300 participants in this year's race. The race is an event that the Auburn Area Recreation District (ARD) holds each year for community members in order to emphasize its mission, which is to provide an excellent system of parks, recreation facilities, programs and services that enrich the lives, health and happiness of its citizens. While the team from Gold Rush Subaru didn't win the race, they certainly put forth their best efforts! Everyone agreed that the race was challenging and fun, and they were proud to represent Subaru at such a great community event. They didn't even mind being wet and muddy which is a great example of what our team will do in order to support the local community. We can't wait until next year!
September is Hunger Action Month, and the Gold Rush Subaru administrative team is proud to have taken part in a meaningful initiative to combat hunger in our community! Last month, we joined forces with Auburn Interfaith Food closet to support those in need. Our team went above and beyond by personally delivering empty grocery bags to residents, inviting them to fill them with non-perishable items. The response was overwhelming, with over 200 items collected by just our group! We’re truly honored to be a part of this incredible project, and it’s heartwarming to witness our community come together to make a difference. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to continue our efforts in the future. Together, we can create positive change and help those less fortunate. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive!
Located in beautiful northern California, employees at Gold Rush Subaru are no strangers to participating in the great outdoors and enjoying all that nature has to offer. As a result, our employees are also very invested in local conservation efforts so that we all may continue to enjoy our local rivers and parks. On April 15, 8 of our dedicated employees volunteered their time to participate in the American River Parkway Foundation Spring Clean Up. This is one of two major clean ups that takes place each year, resulting in thousands of pounds of trash being removed from our local waterways and surrounding park areas. This event is such a simple way to continue to nurture the American River Parkway as a unique, accessible resource for everyone to enjoy, and this is an event that Gold Rush Subaru has participated in several times. We look forward to this beautification project each year and this year we were able to collect over 25 pounds of trash. We feel fortunate to live in an area surrounded by nature and all its beauty, and we're proud of our employees who volunteer their time!
As repeat customers of Gold Rush Subaru, our family was already well aware of the kind of business we were dealing with. We were already fans of the family run business and had experienced countless examples of integrity and kindness from all aspects of the dealership staff. We also knew that Gold Rush Subaru was involved with and supported many local organizations, and participated in many fund raising events for the community. One of these events in particular stood out to our family. Our youngest son Matthew is a cancer survivor, specifically a leukemia survivor. Throughout the years our family has participated in events sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and have always been honored when people donate money to this worthwhile organization. Gold Rush Subaru has been a loyal contributor to an event called Light the Night, which is an annual event held to bring light to the darkness of cancer by funding lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer. Family, friends and coworkers gather together to celebrate, honor or remember those touched by caner. The event is held in the evening and is filed with music, fireworks, inspiring words, and lanterns that light up the night in support of this cause. Matthew has been a past participate in this inspiring event and it's difficult to articulate just how impactful having Gold Rush Subaru participate has been to our family. The Gold Rush Subaru family embraced Matthew, and our own family felt supported and honored by their efforts. As we walked with our lanterns, surrounded by Gold Rush Subaru employees, we could feel the powerful impact of the evening and the hope that was being given to all. This year the event was held on October 29th and Gold Rush Subaru was the only retailer in the area to send a team and they also generated donations. It has been extremely powerful to see Gold Rush Subaru come together to make a difference for a cause that is so near to our hearts. If it were not for people like this, who choose to make a real difference for the others, the LLS would not be able to continue their efforts not only to fight these horrible diseases, but also support the individuals affected by them. Thank you Gold Rush Subaru for shining your light in support of Matthew and others bravely battling blood cancers! We are proud customers of your dealership and look forward to participating with you in future events! Shelly Donovan and Family
Sammie’s Friends Shelter in Grass Valley, California in partnership with Gold Rush Subaru in Auburn California came together to host an adoption event at the dealership on October 28, 2022. Susan and her staff were wonderful hosts advertising for the event, they made some posters of some of our dogs and even provided lunch for those who stopped by to hopefully find their new “ best friend”. Together we got the word out about our Shelter and all the good work it does. People truly enjoyed all the good doggie energy so of course the event was a success! We worked all month long promoting our pets (as we always do) by sharing the availability of Gold Rush Subaru sponsored gift cards to adopters. Gold Rush partnered with our local Incredible Pets to provide $100.00 gifts cards redeemable for food at Incredible Pets for the adopters of these special dogs, many of them with dietary or medical needs. One of our favorites, Hammie was lucky enough to be adopted a couple weeks ago. He had been at the shelter for such a long while (over 170 days). Here is his story. Hammie came to us as a stray. Eventually an owner showed up but wanted to turn him in to Sammie's Friends. Poor Hammie, he needed help desperately. He had a large growth on his ankle that needed to be removed. In addition he had entroprian which is a congenital condition that causes a great deal of discomfort. He was born with his eye lashes turning inward and rubbing on the eye. Poor Hammie lived this way for 10 years. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our great community Hammie got the veterinary care he needed. After Hammie had his surgery he was ready for adoption. Awe, sweet Hammie, what a love of a guy. Hammie is described as a “good ol' boy that loves his people”. Very loyal and calm. A great guy to just sit and chill with, a total "couch potato”. He has a funny personality, playful when given the chance, loves his treats and toys and is extremely fond of small children. As he’s an older gent and well, a large pit bull type dog which are two strikes against him as far as the general adopting public goes his days in the shelter were many as he waited for his person to come for him. Finally it happened! An older gent (just like Ham.) looking for a quiet companion to make his house a home. Love at first sight! - Look at the smile on Hammie’s face in his adoption pic! We love you Hammie. Enjoy your new life!
Subaru loves to care, so on a beautiful spring morning a group of Gold Rush Subaru employees donned their work gloves, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work at a local women and children's shelter called Acres of Hope. The Acres of Hope program is a one-of-a-kind in the nation for both women and children. It walks families through the process of change, healing, and growth that they need to completely overcome the cycles of homelessness, trauma, addiction and poverty. Our tasks for the day included painting and cleaning one of the cottages on the property, hanging curtains in the another cottage, assembling some furniture, and for our younger, stronger members, a very strenuous and ambitious outdoor project involving clearing out brush and hauling cinder blocks. As we worked the grounds and visited with Diane Larson, our volunteer liaison, we could see what an asset this program has been to the many local women and children who have benefitted from finding this warm and caring place in which to live safely and successfully. Diane was happy to have our group and we all agreed we would schedule another work day soon!
This year in celebration of Earth Day, on April 23rd the Gold Rush Subaru crew, including our Subaru Ambassador Dave Bandilla and his wife Cindy, decided to participate in The American River and Earth Day Clean-up being held through PARC (Protect American River Canyons). Since this was a local project and our Subaru employees enjoy and appreciate the trail system in the Auburn State Recreation Area, it was a perfect fit. Our crew walked about 6 miles along the Clementine Trail and down by the river, collecting bags of garbage along the way. The group collected pounds of trash, which included all sorts of interesting material. Most of what was collected was aluminum and glass. Also lots of food wrappers and other types of paper were collected. Marcel, one of our Subaru Technicians, along with employee Jessica even ventured out with a large stick when they thought they saw something floating that looked like a vest in the river. It turns out it was inner tube from a tire! They were able to fish that out and add it to their collection of garbage. It was fun to see the local community members participating in the event and there were even educational opportunities including nature talks and what it takes to keep our trail system clean. We all agreed that the whole day was in the spirit of Subaru loves the Earth and we were proud to represent Gold Rush Subaru. We hope this inspires others to value and appreciate our local trail system and that we call make a difference to help improve and preserve the great outdoors.
In Late September Sandie called Sammie's Friends, an animal rescue organization in Grass Valley, CA,to ask if we could help her with her precious little dog, Ralphie. She was desperate. She had to get some help from someone. Sammie's Friends mission is to provide medical care for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter and support other animals in Nevada County that would otherwise be euthanized to end their suffering. Sammie's Friends also operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter. This ad was put on Sammie's Friends facebook page on October 1st to raise funds for Ralphie: Meet Ralphie an adorable little 3 year old Shih-Tzu who desperately needs the village to help him out. Ralphie fell and hurt his back and needed to have back surgery. Ralphie is a service dog for a five year old girl with diabetes and celiac disease. This little girl lives with her Grandma, Sandie, as her mother was murdered a couple of years ago. The dog means the world to her and the Grandma just could not put the dog down, since her little Granddaughter had suffered so much trauma already. The Grandma has used every form of credit she could get to pay the $13,000 bill. She asked if we could help. Honestly, I know this is about the dog and not the humans, but I have to admit this story of trauma got to my heart. I am personally going to donate. I have been doing this for 20 years and few stories get to me as much as this one. Please donate if you can. Ralphie and his family thank you so much for anything you can do. ?????'s - Call Cheryl 530-913-4810. In the process of trying to raise money for Ralphie we also learned that he had survived the Paradise fire of 2018. This story and its trauma never seemed to end. Oh my gosh! But things were about to make a great turn in a very positive way. The next day Susan and Scott Taylor, owners of Gold Rush Subaru called and said this story touched their heart and their,dealership would like to donate $10,000 towards Ralphie's surgery and recovery. I immediately let Sandie know. She was completely blown away. She had had so much grief and trauma in the past two years she had just about lost faith. Because of the generosity of Susan and Scott and Gold Rush Subaru, Ralphie is recovering, Sandie has had her faith restored in mankind and has a brand new perspective. We at Sammie's Friends are so so grateful. Previously Gold Rush Subaru generously selected Sammie's Friends as a charity of choice to raise money for in the fall Subaru"Share The Love" campaign in 2018. We have also been provided funds for the number of adoptions we have during the campaign. Sammie's Friends, Sandie and Ralphie don't have words big enough to express our gratitude to Susan and Scott and Gold Rush Subaru. We love you! We tell this story every chance we get and end with "When you buy a car go to Gold Rush Subaru". I sure will. We want to return the love.
For the past several years the team at Gold Rush Subaru has partnered with a local animal non-profit, Sammie's Friends, during "Subaru Loves Pets" month. This year the theme was the "The Underdogs" so when our Love Promise Coordinator, Susan saw a Facebook post by Sammie's Friends about Ralphie, a sweet 3 year old service dog who had been paralyzed in a fall, she knew we needed to go above and beyond to help. Ralphie had come to a local family in order to support a young girl who had recently lost her mother in a tragic event. In addition to supporting the girl emotionally, Ralphie provided comfort during her treatment for diabetes. When the little dog sustained his devastating injury and required extensive and expensive surgery, the family reached out to Sammie's Friends for assistance. The cost of the surgery was $13,000, and through generous donations Sammie's Friends was able to raise $3000 our team wanted to help as well. In the true spirit of "The Underdog", the dealership decided to make a $10,000 donation to Sammie's Friends so that the cost of the surgery would be completely covered. Gold Rush Subaru hosted a Pet Adoption day with Sammie's Friends and invited Ralphie and his family. The day of the event was full of energy and love. Several dealership employees play in a band together and were able to provide entertainment for the day. Our team brought in a local food truck to provide refreshments to all, and of course there many adorable kittens and several sweet dogs, all of which were in search of their forever homes. But the star of the day was Ralphie. His family bought him despite the fact he was still confined to a wagon to further his recovery from surgery. But his tail was wagging and his eyes were shining and everyone who met him fell in love with this special dog. As for Ralphie's family, they said after having experienced so much tragedy and suffering, this recent support has been a bright spot in their lives and has restored their sense that good people are still among us in the world.
Sweet Bonita was found with a grave injury to her neck. A member of our community contacted Nevada County Animal Control for assistance; Sammie's Friends was alerted immediately that an animal was in need of emergency medical care. Through the swift action of Animal Control, Sammie's Friends and Brighton Greens Veterinary Hospital, Bonita received a second chance at life. After many hours of surgery, Bonita began her long journey to recovery. She was placed in the care of a dedicated Sammie's Friends volunteer who daily nursed Bonita back to health, taking her to many vet appointments and laser treatments. Unfortunately, after all of the trauma, Bonita then tested positive for both heartworm and lyme disease. More treatment was necessary. Happily, Bonita has since recovered from her injury and continues on her journey back to full health supported by her many caring advocates in our community. Bonita's life is taking a wonderful turn, she has been adopted to her forever home. We appreciate all the generosity, support and teamwork that it takes to save an animal in need like Bonita. This is one of the many success stories that happen daily at Sammie's Friends in Nevada County.
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, Gold Rush Subaru joined Team Subaru of America at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Lymphoma Society’s Annual Light The Night event held at Sutter Health Park. Gold Rush Subaru had a great group to represent at the event. The Annual Light The Night Event brings light to the darkness of a cancer diagnosis through its mission to end blood cancers. Friends, families, co-workers gather together to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by cancer. Each walker carried an illuminated lantern – white in honor of survivors and the power of research, red in support of patients and finds cures, and gold in remembrance of those who have been lost. Gold Rush Subaru along with their Subaru colleagues attended the event and helped distribute blankets to patients and survivors attending the Light The Night Event. The later joined the crowd for an uplifting and moving Opening Ceremony before the walk commenced. Gold Rush Subaru and team joined many of their Subaru colleagues as the Exclusive Chariot Sponsor who helped lead the walk for 3,500 attendees. The evening culminated with a Fireworks finale. The evening was extremely inspiring and an event to remember. We are proud to support such a wonderful cause and to not only help cure cancer but to also help many patients and their families affected by this disease. We look forward to continue our participation come 2020.
The patients at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital’s Infusion Center were in for a wonderful surprise when community partners Gold Rush Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society stopped by to deliver brand new, soft and cozy blankets and several messages of hope for patients as part of the Subaru Loves to Care campaign. For infusion patient Alan Waddell, the blanket was certainly a welcoming surprise. “Thank you so much, he will use it today,” family member Kathy Waddell said. “He’s always cold!”In addition to the blankets, patients at the infusion center also received a box full of “messages of hope,” which were all written by those who wanted to encourage patients on their difficult journeys. The messages were passed along to several patients along with their blankets. Since the beginning of Gold Rush Subaru's partnership 4 years ago, they have donated over 320 blankets to patients in the community and are always willing to do more for their community. It’s no wonder why Gold Rush Subaru is known for their compassion and care in their community.
Light the Night November 3rd 2018 marked the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night" event, hosted a Raley Field in Sacramento. Gold Rush Subaru sent a group of representatives to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by cancer, personally or otherwise. Everyone in attendance was divided up into groups, each one named after the organization or person that they were there to represent. Our staff joined the Subaru booth, where we received our matching Subaru shirts. The proceedings began with a moment of silence and remembrance for loved ones, a time to reflect on those who have bravely fought against these diseases. Next were testimonials from different groups, each expressing their gratitude and personal connection to the cause. The event gathered people from all walks of life with a common goal, supporting the fight against cancer. The 1 mile walk wound through and around the stadium, lit by electronic lanterns held by all attendees. The group spilled out onto the streets with lanterns in hand, followed by a news crew documenting the efforts. Capped off by a firework show over the stadium, donations poured in. Founded in 1949, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society aims to not only cure blood disease but improve the quality of life for those affected. Gold Rush Subaru has contributed to numerous philanthropic causes throughout the year, but this one is near and dear to our hearts. Many members of our staff have grappled with the difficulties brought on by these diseases, and are eager to give back to the cause. "Light the Night" was a chance for Gold Rush to get together with members of the community to raise awareness as well as generate donations. Subaru Loves to Care, and Gold Rush tries our best to embody that mantra fully. We will continue to contribute in any way we can, and represent the brand to the fullest extent.
The patients at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital’s Infusion Center were in for a wonderful surprise when community partners Gold Rush Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society stopped by to deliver hundreds of messages of hope and 80 new blankets as part of the Subaru Loves to Care campaign. “This is the second year we have donated blankets to the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Infusion Center,” said Steve Snyder, owner of Gold Rush Subaru in Auburn. “This hospital serves the needs of this community and we try to give back as much as we can. We want people to know that we care about them, that we are thinking of them and that we want their treatments to be successful.” Subaru has donated more than 105,000 blankets nationwide to spread warmth and hope to those fighting cancer across the country. Along with blankets, messages of encouragement were delivered to each person handwritten by Subaru’s employees and customers. “This is so great,” said William Reed, a patient receiving his 13 treatment at the center. “I look forward to using the blanket.” Reed is an Auburn resident who was diagnosed with cancer in October. His treatments at the Infusion Center take five to six hours each session and often make him feel cold and tired. Ramona Higley, a three-time cancer survivor, was also at the Infusion Center receiving a vitamin treatment with her dog, Maxi when the Gold Rush Subaru team arrived to distribute the blankets. “I am very lucky to be here,” said Higley, who was once told she had weeks to live. “It is really nice to have local people who want to show us their support and how much they care.” “We are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful gestures from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as well as members of our own community,” said Cheryl Hendriksen, R.N., Infusion Center nurse. “They are delivering smiles and happiness to our patients and their families.” Wrapped in her new blanket, Ramona, and her dog snuggles up for a nap in her reclining infusion chair. “I have been battling cancer for the past 33 years,” she said. “It can get pretty rough. Anyone fighting this disease needs all the support they can get, so it is very wonderful that we have this amazing care team and local supporters who want to help provide hope.”
Erica Brown, fundraising campaign assistant, Lezlie Hayes, senior campaign manager for Light The Night, and Sydney Gonzales, campaign specialist for Student Series, attended the first Subaru blanket drop off for Greater Sacramento Area Chapter on Monday, June 19 at Sutter Auburn Hospital. They met Steve Snyder, owner of Gold Rush Subaru, and his wife Sharon as well as two representatives from Sutter Auburn at the Gold Rush Subaru dealership where the LLS and hospital staff were able to see the Subaru Loves to Care display. They enjoyed getting to see all of the materials and learning more about how they are able to get their customers involved. The hospital staff were extremely grateful to receive the blankets, craft kits and care cards and LLS received a thank you card from the hospital staff member they coordinated the blanket drop off with (Kathleen Murphy). Although LLS and Subaru weren't able to give the blankets directly to patients, the hospital staff said that the blankets meant a lot to the patients last year and they were excited to give out blankets again this year. 80 blankets, 10 craft kits and several care cards were given to the hospital from the retailer. Steve Snyder and his wife were very excited to be part of the drop off again and they had a great time meeting LLS and hospital staff.
I would like to thank Gold Rush Subaru for their kindness and donation. As a teacher who switched sites and instructional levels, this donation could not have come at a better time. The generosity of Gold Rush Subaru allowed me to purchase basic items for my classroom. Additionally, I was able to purchase a program that helps students who are in need of additional reading support. As a teacher I work hard to make sure the students I work with are getting the education they deserve and this donation made my job a little easier. Thank you again for your kindness and for your dedication to our children. Mrs. R
Many thanks to Gold Rush Subaru in Auburn who, through their Love Promise food drive, collected more than 100 pounds of nonperishable food for the clients of Seniors First! With the help of our dedicated volunteers we were able to sort and distribute the food to dozens of hungry seniors in the immediate area. We are extremely grateful to our community partners who find a way to work within their network to support our efforts. Thanks, Subaru!
As an employee of a Subaru store, Gold Rush Subaru, I was really impressed with this e-waste initiative from Subaru. I believe in preserving the environment and went to all my neighbors and picked up electronics and dropped them in the E-waste here at our store...GO SUBARU!!
Hospice of the Foothills extends our sincere gratitude to Gold Rush Subaru and Subaru of America. Thanks to Subaru's annual Share the Love campaign and being selected by Gold Rush Subaru as one of their local beneficiaries, Hospice of the Foothills received a donation check in the amount of $17,014.00. This generous donation will go a long way toward helping Hospice of the Foothills provide professional, compassionate care to our patients and their families.
Hospice of the Foothills relies on the support of our community to provide a comprehensive range of end-of-life services. Gold Rush Subaru's partnership not only generates much needed financial support but also significantly increases community awareness about how hospice can benefit patients and their families. Gold Rush Subaru's team is always energetic and engaged. Gold Rush Subaru "walks the talk." We cannot thank them enough for selecting Hospice of the Foothills as its local non-profit partner.
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