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2024 Dragon Raffle Car Winner
Congratulations to the winner of the @audiuptownmarkham and @yeehongfoundation Dragon raffle winner, taking home this lovely Audi A3 quattro, generously donated by Ms. Helen Ching-Kircher, Dealer Principal, President and CEO of H. Ching-Kircher Inc, DFC Auto Group, Audi Uptown Markham and Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto.Â
There to deliver the car to the lucky winner is Fred Marmugi, General Manager of Audi Uptown Markham. Congratulations on the new Audi A3, and many safe kilometers ahead!Â
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2024 24th Annual Imperial Ball
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) hosted the 24th Imperial Ball on September 28th at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Ms. Helen Ching Kircher - Dealer Principal, President, and CEO, of the H. Ching-Kircher Inc. - DFC Auto Group - Porsche Center Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown Markham have been major supporters of CCCGT's annual Imperial Ball for over 20 years and we are proud to be this year's official automobile sponsor. The Imperial Ball is a fundraising gala celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. All funds raised will support the development and construction of the Asian Garden, situated at the heart of the centre.
2024 STONEWORKS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tuesday (August 13th) Audi Uptown Markham had the pleasure of being a part of the Stoneworks Annual Charity Golf Tournament, hosted at Caledon Woods Golf Club.
It's an honour to participate in events such as this one, ingraining in our community and supporting good causes at the same time.Â
2024 AUDI UPTOWN MARKHAM QUATTRO CUP
This past Friday (July 12th) we had the privledge of hosting our quattro Cup golf tournament. Over the past 11 years, Audi Uptown Markham has hosted exclusive quattro Cup tournaments, bringing avid golfers and Audi enthusiasts together for a beautiful day of golf, food, and good times.
With more than 80 golfers in attendance at the stunning Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, we are thrilled to share the overwhelming success of the 2024 Audi Uptown Markham quattro Cup. This event was a true celebration of sport, luxury and community, embodying the undying spirit of Audi.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Angus Glen and contributed to this unforgettable quattro Cup.
2024 YEE HONG ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
It was a pleasure that Audi Uptown Markham was the Hole-in-One sponsor for the @yeehongfoundation at their annual Golf Classic on May 14th, 2024!
We're thankful to be ingrained in the community, and support this wonderful cause.
2024 UNIONVILLE CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
It was a pleasure supporting our friends at @uvillehomesociety at their 2024 Unionville Charity Golf Classic this past Tuesday, June 11th.
Audi Uptown Markham are pleased to have been the breakfast sponsor for such a wonderful event, celebrating the unionville home society and contributing to such a fantastic cause.
2024 35TH ANNUAL DRAGON BALL
On Saturday, February 10, the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted its 35th annual Dragon Ball. Ms. Helen Ching Kircher - Dealer Principal, President, and CEO of the H. Ching-Kircher Inc. - DFC Auto Group - Porsche Center Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown, has been a major supporter of the Yee Hong Foundation for 35 years.
We are proud to announce that Audi Uptown was a Dragon Sponsor this year. Ms. Helen Ching-Kircher generously donated, on the company's behalf, a brand-new Audi A3 to the Yee Hong Foundation for the Raffle Draw at the 2024 Dragon Ball. Proceeds from the event will support the culturally and language-appropriate care and services provided to seniors in the GTA by the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care.
On display, we were proud to present an Audi RS e-tron GT outside the main entrance to the ballroom and the New 2024 Audi A3.
Happy Lunar New Year and Year of the Dragon.
MS. HELEN CHING-KIRCHER THE HONORARY ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR OF THE 23RD IMPERIAL BALL
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) hosted their 23rd Imperial Ball on September 30th, a fundraising gala celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Ms. Helen Ching Kircher - Dealer Principal, President, and CEO, of the H. Ching-Kircher Inc. - DFC Auto Group - Porsche Center Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown have been major supporters of CCCGT's annual Imperial Ball for over 20 years and we are proud to be this year's Entertainment Sponsor. As CCCGT is celebrating its 35th anniversary, we are honoured to be associated with CCCGT, which is an educational bridge between East and West. All funds raised will support the development and construction of the Asian Garden, situated at the heart of the CCCGT. We are looking forward to the Asian Garden and supporting CCCGT in the future.
2023 Audi Uptown quattro Cup Golf Tournament
We are thrilled to share the resounding success of the 2023 Audi Uptown quattro Cup Golf Tournament held at Angus Glen Golf Club on July 7, 2023. This exclusive event brought together avid golfers and Audi enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and remarkable sportsmanship. We extend our warmest congratulations to the winners, Louis Kereakou and Alex Kereakou, whose exceptional skills and unwavering dedication led them to victory. The event was a true celebration of luxury, sport, and community, embodying the spirit of Audi. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this tournament an unforgettable success.
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Yee Hong Dragon Ball 2023Â
The Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted the 34th annual Dragon Ball on January 21st, a fundraising gala celebrating the New Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. Over 1,200 guests attended the event and enjoyed a lovely evening of delicious food paired with traditional and modern entertainment. Â Â
Audi Uptown was the Dragon Sponsor of the event and displayed an Audi RS e-tron GT electric vehicle, with a special Lunar New Year graphic design. Our President & CEO, Mrs. Helen Ching-Kircher, was chosen to be one of two Honorary Patrons of this year's event, in recognition of her longstanding support and philanthropic efforts for the foundation. Â Â
Happy Lunar New Year and Year of the Rabbit! Â
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 April 25, 2022
Helen Ching-Kircher, President & CEO of H. Ching. Kircher Inc., Dealer Principal, President and CEO of DFC Auto Group, Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown has been appointed to the Order of Ontario (https://lnkd.in/eHB5TkNÂ )Â by an official announcement on January 1st, 2021. The Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism, Arts and Sports announced personally notified Ms. Ching-Kircher about her prestigious achievement, while an official release followed shortly after.
The Order of Ontario is the province's highest honour. It is reserved for Ontarians from all fields of endeavour and backgrounds, whose excellence has left a lasting legacy in the province, Canada and beyond. Members of the Order are a collective of Ontario's finest citizens, whose contributions have shaped - and continue to shape - the province's history and place in Canada.
On Monday April 25th, 2022, Ms. Ching-Kircher attended the Order of Ontario Awards Ceremony and was officially appointed to the Order of Ontario. The honour was bestowed upon her at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Ms. Ching-Kircher, Helen to her friends, has won many amazing awards throughout her career including the Great Canadian Women Award by HSBC and B'nai Brith Canada in 2011, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, the National Humanitarian Leadership Award in 2014 presented by Jon Voight, the Canada 150 Medal in 2018 celebrating outstanding community leaders, and the Tzivos Hashem Sparks of Life Award in 2018.
Helen Ching-Kircher (right), Dealer Principal, President & CEO of H. Ching Kircher Inc. & DFC Auto Group, receiving the Award from the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario.
Watch the full Order of Ontario presentation ceremony here. You can view Ms. Ching-Kircher's investment into the Order of Ontario at the 49:45 time mark.
2020 Yee Hong Annual Dragon Ball Raffle Prize Presentation at Audi Uptown
MARKHAM - Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation held the 2020 Dragon Raffle Prize Presentation at Audi Uptown on Monday, August 10.
The Grand Prize winner (raffle ticket holder #03885) received the key of a brand new Audi A3 donated by Audi Uptown from Helen Ching-Kircher, Dealer Principal, President & CEO of DFC Auto Group Inc.
"We are pleased to learn that no resident at Yee Hong has contracted COVID-19 since the outbreak. We would like to thank all the frontline workers for making extra efforts and contributions to keep our seniors safe," said Helen.
She added, "The DFC Auto Group, Audi Uptown and Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto have been supporting Yee Hong by donating cars as the raffle prizes since 1994. This year, Audi Uptown is proud to continue this tradition and help Yee Hong raise much needed funds for seniors' services and programs."
"We heartily thank everyone who purchased the raffle tickets this year. It has been a tough year with COVID-19, but it has been immensely gratifying to see the support and trust shown by our supporters, donors and the community," said Stephen Siu, president of Yee Hong Foundation.
The Grand Prize winner, Sherry Wan (left) receiving the key of a brand new Audi A3 from Helen Ching-Kircher (right), Dealer Principal, President & CEO of DFC Auto Group Inc.
From left: Raffle winner Sherry Wan and her husband; Helen Ching-Kircher, Dealer Principal, President & CEO of DFC Auto Group Inc; Dr. Joseph Wong, Founder and Chair of Yee Hong Foundation; Stephen Siu, President of Yee Hong Foundation.
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