Hyundai supports local education and pediatric cancer research at Anaheim dealership reopening

Hyundai donates $30K to education and cancer research at Anaheim relaunch, supporting STEM programs and UC Irvine’s pediatric cancer efforts. Learn more.

The grand re-opening of Anaheim Hyundai in California became more than just a corporate milestone. Joined by Hyundai Hope On Wheels, the automaker turned the occasion into a powerful community outreach event focused on education, innovation, and pediatric health.

Two $15,000 donations marked the centerpiece of the celebration. The first went to the Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim to support its comprehensive IMPACT Model — an educational initiative designed to prepare youth for the future through STEM programs, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and efforts to prevent summer learning loss. With this funding, the Club will continue offering modern resources and structured learning experiences to local youth.

Complementing the donation, Hyundai hosted its Hydrogen STEM Program at the Club’s Manzanita Clubhouse, welcoming over 25 elementary and middle school students. Participants learned about clean energy and hydrogen-powered vehicles like the Hyundai Nexo. They then built their own miniature hydrogen-powered cars using recycled materials and sustainable design principles, later testing them on a Hyundai-branded racetrack.

In parallel, Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Anaheim Hyundai donated another $15,000 to the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge — a program that has raised over $6.2 million since 2017 for pediatric cancer research. This donation aligns with Hyundai Hope On Wheels’ long-standing commitment to fighting childhood cancer, having provided over $250 million in funding for more than 1,300 research grants across the U.S. since 1998.

Hyundai’s community efforts extend far beyond Southern California. Its Hydrogen STEM Program alone has reached more than 1,000 students across states like Georgia and Michigan over the past three years. Additionally, following the merger of two regional branches, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and Greater Anaheim-Cypress now serve more than 12,000 children and teens annually.

“We believe investing in children's education and health is investing in the future,” said Hyundai representatives. Backed by a broader corporate vision, the company plans to continue its efforts — with a $21 billion investment into U.S. operations and innovation announced through 2028.

Source: hyundainews.com