MileOne Automotive announced this week it has donated a new car, for the 15th consecutive year, to the American Cancer Society for a charitable raffle. More than 7,500 raffle tickets were sold in Maryland for a shot at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA that MileOne donated.

The raffle raised over $75,000, funds that will support the American Cancer Society endeavors to provide cancer research, free cancer support services, and screening and prevention programs.

American Cancer Society volunteers and MileOne employees teamed up to sell the raffle tickets between March and October. The winning ticket was drawn at the Baltimore Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held on Oct. 12 at the Harry and Jeanette Family Center Y at Stadium Place.

Annette Hansen, of Baltimore, purchased her ticket from a Making Strides walk participant and cancer survivor. Hansen and her husband James accepted the prize on Dec. 3 at MileOne’s Mercedes-Benz of Owings Mills, where Hansen elected to receive a cash payout and was given a $20,000 check by Scott Fader, MileOne’s chief operating officer, Rick Astarita, the dealership’s general manager, Andrew Primrose, American Cancer Society’s senior community engagement representative, and Cate Cannavino, MileOne’s social media and events manager.

The MileOne annual car raffle began in 2000 because of former chief operating officer Jerry Fader, who lost his battle with cancer in 2011. His family, including his three sons, Steve, Scott and Brian Fader, continue his legacy through their efforts to support the American Cancer Society each year. Collectively they have raised millions of dollars in support of the ACS. They also donate van transportation for the Society’s Hope Lodge Facility in Baltimore; MileOne is the annual flagship sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the company took on the role of presenting sponsor this year. They are also a national corporate team sponsor of Relay for Life.