News Hyundai Makes Donation to Dell Children's in Support of Pediatric Cancer Research

Austin, Texas - (July 23, 2008) - Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas has been selected by Hyundai Motor America and its dealers to receive a donation of $30,000 from the 2008 Hyundai Hope on Wheels™ Tour. The donation will support the research efforts of Dr. Virginia Harrod, a 2008 Hyundai Scholar.

"Between 1975 and 2003, the five year survival rate of childhood cancer rose from 58% of patients to almost 80% of patients, due to major advances in treatments," said Dr. Virginia Harrod, pediatric oncologist. "We appreciate the commitment that Hyundai and its dealers have shown to supporting the medical professionals who do the vital research that propels us forward in the search for better treatments and ultimately a cure."

"Hyundai and its dealers are proud to make this donation to a hospital and doctor that have shown such dedication to the fight against pediatric cancer," said Oscar Leeser, President of the Hyundai National Hope on Wheels Dealer Board, and El Paso, TX Hyundai dealer. "In its efforts to promote the training of the next generation of doctors, The Hope on Wheels Tour honors the brave children who have faced this disease and shares their hope and positive outlook with families across the country."

In addition to a check presentation, the event included the Hope on Wheels "Handprint Ceremony," which celebrates pediatric cancer patients' lives and treatment milestones by capturing their colorful handprints on a white 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

"Watching children from our community share in the national Hope on Wheels program provides a very real sense of how this donation will touch so many young lives," said Mike Williams, sales manager, Round Rock Hyundai. "Hyundai dealers are very proud to have supported the fight against pediatric cancer for ten years, and we look forward to adding the handprints of our community's brave young children to the Hope on Wheels Santa Fe."

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hyundai and it dealers' commitment to supporting this cause. The 2008 Hope on Wheels Tour will visit 32 children's hospitals, donating a total of more than $1.6 million. Hope on Wheels will also conduct Handprint Ceremonies at 30 Light The Night Walks across the country as part of its 2008 partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, bringing the total number of cities on the Hope on Wheels Tour to 62.

The Hope on Wheels Tour has donated more than $10 million to children's hospitals nationwide and collected hundreds of handprints from children fighting pediatric cancer.