Mercedes-Benz contributes to Victorian Bushfire Appeal

The devastating bushfires in Victoria over the weekend have so far claimed over 170 lives and left almost 4000 homeless. The loss of life was previously unimaginable and thoughts and condolences go out to those who have lost family members and friends.

For those unaffacted it is sometimes difficult to know what, if anything, one can do to assist. I spent a lot of today listening to the radio commentary and it was mentioned several times that two of the best things people can do to help are to donate blood or make a financial contribution to the relief fund.

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific did just that by putting the financial crisis into perspective when it offered an initial contribution of $107,000 to the relief effort. This includes donations of $1000 from each of the board’s seven directors. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services will also offer support to its customers (contact number in press release below).

If you are able, I urge you to follow suit and make a donation. You can do this by donating directly to the Red Cross, or by following the suggestions on ABC Radio’s Melbourne website.

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Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific to Donate to the Victorian Bushfire Fund

Melbourne – Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific (MBAuP), the importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling and Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles in the Australia/Pacific region, has today announced it will be donating an initial sum of $107,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Fund.

A sum of $100,000 will be made by MBAuP, with the company’s board of seven directors each personally donating $1,000.

The President and CEO of MBAuP, Mr Wolfgang D Schrempp, said: “The MBAuP Board, as well as our employees and our dealer partners, are shocked by the severity of these fires and our thoughts and support are with the entire Victorian community as we all respond to these tragic events.

“We strongly encourage all Australian companies, automotive and otherwise, to join all Australians in supporting those in need during this important time.”

Activities are currently underway for the company’s 1000-strong staff to amass a collective team-based donation, supplementing the $107,000 already committed.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia (MBFS) will support its bushfire-affected finance and insurance customers who need assistance in relation to loan repayments and insurance claims/ renewals.

“We are committed to working with each customer during this difficult situation,” concluded Schrempp.

Customers should call MBFS directly on 1300 730 200.