Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ supports cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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64 Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ locations in New England are participating in "A Chance
for Kids & Families®" program for the 12th consecutive year to raise money for Dana-Farber
and the Jimmy Fund
BOSTON, July 14, 2025 -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) locations throughout New England are helping Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund to defy cancer this summer through their participation in the "A Chance for Kids & Families®" program. Customers are invited to donate $1, $5, or $10 at a participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change location between July 13 and August 2 to do their part to support patients and families facing cancer.
"We are excited to participate in this program once again this year," said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change. "The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work they do to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is remarkable."
"We are grateful for the many years of support we have received from our partners Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as the generosity of their patrons, through the 'A Chance for Kids & Families' program," said Kevin Jeans, assistant vice president, corporate partnerships for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. "It is incredibly special to see the difference that these donations can make in supporting the fight against cancer."
To date, Henley Enterprises has raised more than $380,000 through this program, which helps fund critical research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Click here to view participating locations.
About Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc. delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,000 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The company completes more than 28 million services annually system-wide, from 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 11,000 team members who are working to grow the core business, expand the company's retail network, and plan for the vehicles of the future. For more information, visit vioc.com.
About Henley Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Henley Enterprises, Inc. is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee. They operate more than 260 quick-lube service centers in 8 states including: California, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Virginia.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund, established in Boston in 1948, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped Dana-Farber save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.