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How to Convert Worthless Junk Into a Priceless Gift; American Lung Association of Oklahoma Launches Auto Donation Campaign

20 November 2000

How to Convert Worthless Junk Into a Priceless Gift; American Lung Association of Oklahoma Launches Auto Donation Campaign

    TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20 Would you like to convert a
"worthless piece of junk" into a priceless gift?  The American Lung
Association of Oklahoma can help you do exactly that.
    Kay Todd, president, announced today that the association's annual
statewide auto donation campaign is in full swing.  Needed are cars, RVs,
motorcycles, boats, vans and trucks that can be sold to help fund Oklahoma
programs ranging from asthma education to air quality in schools and smoking
cessation.
    "I've heard people call their donations a worthless piece of junk," Todd
said.  "But to us, each and every one helps provide the priceless gift of a
longer, healthier life for thousands of people.  And donors often find that
'piece of junk' has more tax deduction value than it ever would as a trade-
in."
    Last year, the campaign exceeded its goal by 15 percent.  By the time this
year's campaign concludes on December 31 organizers hope to increase that by
5% over last year.
    "Without question, lung disease is a serious problem," Todd said.  "But
it's kind of nice to know that we can all make a positive contribution to
helping solve it by getting rid of some junk.  To make a donation, one toll-
free call to 1-888-300-LUNG is all it takes," she said.  "We will arrange to
pick up the vehicle, evaluate its worth, and send the donor a tax receipt for
the IRS.
    "It really is a very streamlined system that is good for the donor and for
the people we serve."
    Further information is available at 1-888-300-LUNG or contact Peggy
Striegel of Striegel and Associates, 918-258-3536, for American Lung
Association of Oklahoma.