Canadian-Owned and Operated Since 1985November 09 2026,
Toronto, ON (November 9, 2026) — Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, is launching its annual Drive the Spirit of the Season holiday campaign in support of families staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada.
From November 9 through December 14, all Dilawri dealerships will once again serve as collection points for new, unwrapped gifts selected from the campaign’s Holiday Wish List. On Giving Tuesday, December 1, Dilawri will make a donation to Ronald McDonald House and invite others to give in support of families spending the holidays away from home.
Ronald McDonald House gives families a place to stay nearby when a child needs medical care away from home. Last year, Dilawri employees, customers and community members donated hundreds of bags of gifts and other requested items to Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada.
“We’re proud to continue supporting Ronald McDonald House and grateful to our employees, customers and neighbours who gave so generously last year,” said Virginie Aubert, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Dilawri. “We look forward to welcoming people back to our dealerships to drop off gifts and help bring some holiday joy to families while they focus on their children’s care.”
Dilawri aims to support more than 2,000 families through this year’s campaign. The initiative builds on employee volunteer efforts in October, when Dilawri teams from across the country prepared and served meals for families at local Ronald McDonald House locations.
“The holiday season is a special time for every child, but a serious illness or injury can place an extraordinary burden on the entire family,” said Denise Kinghorn, Chief Development Officer for Ronald McDonald House Alberta. “With the support of partners like Dilawri, we can help families remain close during these difficult times and bring comfort, connection, and joy to children and their loved ones throughout the holidays.”
Donated gifts will be delivered to designated Ronald McDonald House locations on December 16. For the Holiday Wish List and details on how to participate, please visit the Drive the Spirit of the Season campaign page.
About Dilawri
Privately owned and operated since 1985, Dilawri continues to build on its history of excellence as Canada’s largest automotive group. Representing 38 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across 86 franchised dealerships in Canada and the United States, the company is committed to delivering exceptional products and customer experiences, supported by the automotive expertise and dedication of more than 4,500 employees.
Dilawri is committed to principled leadership both in the communities it serves and in the way it conducts business. Since 2002, the Dilawri Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to support a wide range of charitable causes.
To learn more about Dilawri, visit dilawri.ca
For more information, please contact:
Virginie Aubert
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
vaubert@dilawri.ca
