Hyundai donates $25,000 to Children's Hospital of Michigan in support of its Injury Prevention Program
This partnership has helped over 160 families and provided nearly 140 car seats
DETROIT, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America is proud to reinforce its commitment to community well-being and continue its partnership with Children's Hospital of Michigan through the Children's Foundation, donating $25,000 to the Injury Prevention Program. As part of the corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, these funds will provide additional car seats and expand child passenger safety efforts throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Hyundai and Children’s Hospital of Michigan Continue Partnership to Advance Child Passenger Safety in Metro Detroit
"Child passenger safety starts long before families hit the road—it starts with education," said Benjamin Michajlyszyn, director, Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL), Hyundai Motor North America. "Through our continued partnership with Children's Hospital of Michigan, we ensure that vital safety resources are readily accessible to families and give them the confidence to make informed decisions that protect their children on every journey."
At the Children's Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center near the main hospital in Detroit, Hyundai and Children's Hospital of Michigan hosted a car seat safety check event. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) educated parents and caregivers on the correct installation and use of car seats. They also performed thorough safety inspections, checking for expiration dates, manufacturer recalls, and proper fit. Families in need of new car seats were provided with free replacements to help ensure their children's safety.
"With the recent changes in Michigan car seat safety laws, it's even more important for families to ensure they have the correct equipment to protect their children," said Renee Zarr, injury prevention coordinator, Children's Hospital of Michigan. "Mainly what we see is car seat installation errors, and sadly we often see the effect of improper safety seat usage on patients arriving at the Children's Hospital of Michigan emergency department. We're thankful for the support of Hyundai and the Children's Foundation in our outreach and education efforts."
"Every child deserves to ride safely, and proper car seats play a crucial role in reducing injury or death by more than 70 percent," said Andrew Stein, president and CEO, Children's Foundation. "With Hyundai's support, we're strengthening prevention efforts that promote the physical well-being of children in our community."
Children's Hospital of Michigan has helped over 160 families and provided nearly 140 car seats since the beginning of its partnership with Hyundai Hope last year.
Children's Hospital of Michigan
For more than 130 years, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing high-quality care to children and adolescents in a thoughtful, efficient and family-centered environment. With more than 40 pediatric medical and surgical specialty services, the hospital draws patients from nearly every Michigan county, dozens of additional states and multiple countries annually and provides the highest level of pediatric specialty care available for children. It is ranked as one of America's best hospitals for children and sees more children than any hospital in the state. For more information, visit www.childrensdmc.org.
Children's Foundation
The Children's Foundation promotes health and well-being for children in Michigan through strategic grantmaking, advocacy, and continuous fundraising efforts. With a legacy of supporting programs and projects that create more equitable opportunities for kids, the Foundation has stewarded philanthropic funds from Children's Hospital of Michigan for over 140 years. Today, we remain committed to catalyzing long-lasting change that improves the physical and mental health of children. Learn more and support our efforts at www.yourchildrensfoundation.org.
Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principle of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and supplies resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.hyundaihope.com.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.
(left to right) Therese Quattrociocchi-Longe, impact director, Children’s Foundation, Charlie Bochenek, trauma registrar, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Mariah Malaniak, burn program coordinator, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Archie Drake, CEO, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Lisa Vitale, trauma prevention program manager, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Renee Zarr, injury prevention coordinator, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Benjamin Michajlyszyn, director, Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory, Hyundai Motor North America, Raelynn Blackwell, Hyundai Motor North America, Thea Nguyen, Hyundai Motor North America at Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center on May 3, 2025 (Photo/Hyundai)
Hyundai Motor America. (PRNewsFoto/Hyundai Motor America)
