A unique Volkswagen Golf GTI wrapped by street artist Jason Woodside is being auctioned live on eBay from 8pm today until September 5 with proceeds to be donated to the Cancer Council.
This stunningly rendered Golf GTI has been donated by Volkswagen Australia to launch the brand’s partnership with the Cancer Council, Australia’s peak body for cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support.
An acclaimed graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Jason Woodside has won international acclaim for his use of vivid colours and bold textures all of which are seen to great advantage on the unique canvas that is Volkswagen’s famous hatchback.
To bid for this one-off Golf GTI go to this link once the auction is live:
http://www.ebaystores.com.au/bidforgood/golf-gti
The reserve price is $40,000.
Professor Sanchia Aranda, CEO of Cancer Council welcomed the new partnership with Volkswagen.
“With one in two Australian’s diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, we value relationships like this one, that provide new opportunities for our community to support our vital work. We are grateful to Volkswagen for their generous support in helping drive our vision of a cancer free future.”
Volkswagen Australia Director of Customer Experience and Marketing Jason Bradshaw said that the nation’s leading European auto brand was “proud and privileged to partner with the organisation that is the leading light in the fight against a disease that affects millions of Australians”.
“Cancer Council is the only charity that covers every aspect of every cancer, from research to prevention and support services,” Mr Bradshaw said. “It operates across Australia in the communities of each of our dealerships.
“Through a range of campaigns and events, our partnership will help Cancer Council continue their life-saving work, moving towards a vision of a cancer free future.”
On Saturday October 5 Volkswagen dealers nationally will host Australia’s Biggest Car Wash in which members of the public can have their vehicles cleaned and vacuumed for a fee of $10 with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council’s Transport to Treatment service.