Seidner’s Collision Centers and AAA Gift Car Through Recycled Rides at First Responders Appreciation Night at Irwindale Speedway

Irwindale, CA – September 19th 2015 – Seidner’s Collision Centers and Automobile Club of Southern California presented a 2013 Hyundai Accent to a local family sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.

Steve Seidner, VP of Seidner’s Collision Centers stated, “Having reliable transportation will change her life in a positive manner” and “Our Employees stepped up to help and volunteered their time and donated money to pay for her insurance for 1 year.” Steve continues “AAA has a slogan of were always with you and we wouldn’t have been able to do this without their help.”

Rick Lewis of AAA states “After reading Rebecca’s Story and hearing the bright future ahead of her, we were delighted to be a part of this.” He continues “This will assist her in her journey for years to come.”

Sheriff’s Youth Foundation Program Director Kathleen Van Antwerp stated “This is truly a night of community partnership.” Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell stated “Like auto racing, public safety is a team sport and you see that tonight with AAA and Seidner’s Collision Centers coming together with the youth foundation to fulfill a need of transportation.” Captain Roosevelt Johnson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station stated “We are so proud of Rebecca coming through this program and everything she has had to do to prepare herself for school and prepare for her career.

To finish off the presentation Rick Seidner, VP of Seidner’s Collision Centers presented a $2,500 donation to the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation of LA County.


Seidner’s Collision Centers is a recognized leader in the auto collision industry with fourteen locations in San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire in Southern California. Seidner’s Collision Center is a family owned and operated organization with over 51 years of experience in extraordinary service to all of their guests and business partners. Additional information on Seidner’s Collision Centers is available at www.seidnerscc.com or you can contact us at 888-722-0088

The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest member of the AAA federation of motor clubs, has been serving Southern California since 1900. Today, the Auto Club’s members benefit by roadside assistance, insurance products and services, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing and buying programs, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services and highway and transportation safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club’s Web site at www.AAA.com.

Sheriff’s Youth Foundation of Los Angeles County, through the Foundation’s various programs, we show a path to success. The Foundation and its team of deputies, civilian employees and volunteers help at-risk youth throughout the county to grow, be healthy and develop the tools they need to become successful adults. The Foundation is dedicated to providing Los Angeles County youth with safe facilities, planned programs and the vital tools they need to thrive and succeed in life. More information can be found at www.sheriffsyouthfoundation.org