Ready Auto Transport announced this week its Saturday golf tournament raised $70,000 to aid injured soldiers. As hosts of the fifth annual Freedom Swing Golf Tournament, Ready Auto Transport’s charity funds raised at the event were donated to The Free Wheel Foundation to help injured service members and their families.

Steve Wheeler, Ready Auto Transport’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, was glad his company could give back those that have already given so much of themselves.

“It was great to be surrounded by so many wonderful, patriotic Americans willing to give so much back,” Wheeler said. “This year’s event set an all-time record with all 216 golf spots sold-out raising over $70,000. Without the support of Ready Auto Transport and our industry sponsors and players, we could have never pulled this off.”

Automotive industry sponsors attending the event included Next Gear Capital, SmartAuction, Larry H. Miller, DriveTime and Manheim. Major Devin Smiley of the U.S. Marine Corps was the guest speaker at the tournament’s luncheon, sharing the life stories of soldiers who have experienced injury and tragedy.

“It’s events like the tournament that allow us to grant wishes and change lives,” Wheeler said. “We are thankful for those who joined us to experience first-hand how we are helping improve the quality of life of our soldiers.”

The tournament put Ready Auto Transport well on its way toward its $100,000 goal for its current “Road to Recovery” fundraising campaign for injured service men and women.