It’s often said that giving is better than receiving, and while there is certainly truth to that, nothing beats doing both at the same time. That’s an opportunity that Autohaus BMW and the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer are giving to the community this fall. The organizations are teaming up to raffle off a 2023 BMW X3, so St. Louisans have the chance to win a brand new set of wheels while also joining the fight against cancer.
Autohaus BMW has been a part of the St. Louis community since 1966. The family-owned dealership is currently operated by its founder’s daughter, Peggy Wessel. As president of the company, she is dedicated to serving the city she works in, according to general sales manager Todd Cherry. “Peggy’s main priority is not profit but people—whether it’s the Autohaus BMW staff, our customers or the broader St. Louis community,” he says. “As a company, we are very involved in local charities, and giving back is important to us.”
Men’s Group Against Cancer is one of the organizations that Autohaus BMW supports. It’s a nonprofit that has a very personal connection for Cherry. “I started going to the Men’s Group’s annual Men’s Dinner around 10 years ago,” he notes. “I would go with my dad, uncle and cousin. All three of them have since passed away from cancer.” The nonprofit is dedicated to funding research for all forms of cancer—whether it impacts men, women, older adults or children. “The money raised stays in the community to support people in St. Louis,” Cherry says. “With a lot of organizations, you may have questions about where the money is going, but with the Men’s Group, you know it’s local.”
Last year, the Men’s Group Against Cancer and Autohaus BMW partnered to giveaway a 2022 BMW Z4. The nonprofit’s executive director, Margie Price, says it was a natural fit. “Our demographics are the same, so we decided to work together for the raffle,” she explains. “It was incredibly successful. We’re always working to find new ways to raise money to support the St. Louis cancer community.” Last year’s raffle was held at Autohaus BMW, but the winner of the 2023 BMW X3 will be announced at the nonprofit’s Men’s Dinner fundraiser Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The event will feature St. Louis Blues alum Kelly Chase as its guest speaker.
Since its inception in 1969, the Men’s Group Against Cancer has raised millions of dollars to benefit cancer patients and their families in St. Louis. Price notes that it’s a mission that would not be possible without the assistance of community partners. “We give money to organizations focused on cancer research, care and prevention, both large and small,” she says. “Some of the smaller organizations we fund could fall through the cracks without our assistance. Working with local businesses is our lifeblood. I can’t say enough about how wonderful Autohaus BMW has been. We are so lucky to have them as partners in our mission.”
To enter the raffle to win a 2023 BMW X3, visit mensgroupagainstcancer.org before Nov. 10.
Autohaus BMW and the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer are partnering to giveaway a 2023 BMW X3 at the nonprofit’s annual Men’s Dinner Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Pictured on the cover: Todd Cherry, Margie Price, Joe Emerson, Michael Lefton, Neil Marglous, Peggy Wessel, Brian Pultman, Tom Csengody, Larry Levy. For more information about Autohaus BMW, call 314.727.8870 or visit bmwautohaus.com. For tickets to the Men’s Dinner, call 314.786.5950 or visit mensgroupagainstcancer.org.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo by Tim Parker Photography
Pictured at top: 2023 BMW X3
Photo courtesy of Autohaus BMW
