As part of Manheim’s “Race to Give” program, Remarketing by Element is donating two emergency response vehicles to the American Red Cross.

Manheim locations across the country recently competed to win the companywide “Race to Give” fundraising initiative for a chance to win a vehicle donation provided by Remarketing by Element for their local Red Cross location's disaster relief fleet.

Manheim announced Tuesday that both its Manheim Statesville and Manheim Seattle locations dominated its nationwide fundraiser.

Along with donating a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu to Red Cross’ Greater Carolinas region location for Manheim Statesville, Remarketing by Element has also provided a  2015 Ford Escape for Manheim Seattle that will go to the humanitarian organization's Northwest region location.

“We often think of the Red Cross on a national scale, but their hyperlocal response helps individuals and families in our local communities every day,” Element Fleet Management vice president of asset remarketing Paul Seger said in a news release. “The Red Cross often does what no other organization can—and we’re honored to team up with Manheim to support this amazing organization.”

The two vehicle donations will enhance the Red Cross’ emergency response fleet that is used to deliver supplies and services to those impacted by disasters, according to Manheim.

“Emergency response vehicles are essential to Red Cross disaster relief operations,” American Red Cross regional chief executive officer Angela Broome Powley said. “They enable volunteers to travel to affected areas, deliver much-needed supplies and offer comfort to our neighbors.”

Manheim said that it teamed up with Remarketing by Element last year for its nationwide promotion where auction locations held several fundraising activities to win a chance to donate a vehicle to their local Red Cross location.

In addition to supporting the Red Cross with a blood drive and providing school supplies to 40 schools, Manheim Statesville also held a hurricane relief fundraiser and gave donations of winter survival kits, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

“Our team has a history of rallying around causes that can help improve the lives of those in our community, and it was heartening to see how they pulled out all the stops to support this important effort,” said Ellie Johnson, Manheim Statesville's general manager. “Knowing that we have a hand in helping the Red Cross get supplies and assistance to people in need is something we will cherish.”

Meanwhile, with donated items from employees, vendors and clients, Manheim Seattle held its 6th annual volunteer-driven charity auction that raised more than $32,000 for the Northwest regional headquarters of the American Red Cross.

“Going beyond Manheim’s corporate partnership with the American Red Cross, our more than 200 team members know it’s important to support individuals and families in our own backyard,” Manheim Seattle GM Greg Milam said. “This vehicle donation demonstrates our commitment to the community where we work and live.”