Columbia, S.C., May 13, 2022 – The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross is recognizing Jim Hudson Automotive Group for its generous gift of two Dodge ProMaster 3000s that will be used for the transportation of lifesaving blood products. The gift highlights the importance of supporting local communities and those in need across the country.

"Our Red Cross Blood Transportation vehicles deliver lifesaving blood products every day throughout our communities. After three years of blood transportation, the ProMaster 3500s will be refitted for disaster response work - Red Cross workers climb into emergency response vehicles and travel through impacted neighborhoods providing food, water and comfort to victims," said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director, Red Cross of Central South Carolina. "Thanks to the generous support of Jim Hudson Automotive Group, we’ve been able to add two new vehicles to our fleet that will help us reach even more people in need not only in South Carolina but across the country."

The new blood transportation vehicles will play a critical role in delivering the Red Cross mission. The ProMaster 3500 supports our lifesaving Blood and Humanitarian Services mission by delivering specialized equipment, such as donor beds, phlebotomist materials and blood donation supplies to 520 daily blood drives nationwide. The ProMasters transport collected blood from community-based blood drives to processing, testing and storage facilities. After more than three years of non-stop blood and equipment transportation, the ProMaster 3500 is tuned-up and refitted for disaster relief work. While covering fewer miles in this line of work, the ProMaster 3500 has just as much impact on our community, delivering relief and hope when disaster strikes.   

“At Jim Hudson Automotive Group, we recognize the need to help our neighbors who, unfortunately, must deal with natural disasters, home fires, the need for blood and so much more,” said Keith Hudson, President of Jim Hudson Automotive Group. “We are proud of the critical relief work the American Red Cross provides to millions globally and are honored to support our neighbors in South Carolina and across the country.”

These vehicles add to the generous fleet already donated by Jim Hudson Automotive Group including a Blood Mobile and Emergency Response Vehicle. The fleet is a symbol to communities that the Red Cross is there and ready to help.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC

About Jim Hudson Automotive Group:
Jim Hudson Automotive Group is a collection of dealerships that is dedicated to providing world class sales & service experiences representing 10 different import & domestic manufacturers in Augusta, GA, Columbia, Lexington, and Irmo, SC. Jim Hudson has received many awards, including the Lexus Elite highest honors, the President’s Award highest honors for Toyota and Cadillac-Buick-GMC highest award for Excellence. Automotive News recognized Jim Hudson Automotive Group as one of the top 125 dealership groups in the United States. Jim Hudson's commitment to the community has been demonstrated through acts of kindness in providing numerous cars and trucks to countless families in need, and actively supporting over 115 charities.

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