COMMUNITY SERVICE Quick Quack hosts fundraisers to assist local families

A car wash business with locations in Lehi and Saratoga Springs is committed to going the extra mile to support the local community every time it opens a new wash.

Through its Preview Fundraiser program, Quick Quack Car Wash has raised and donated nearly $60,000 to Lehi and Saratoga Springs families in need. “The mission of Quick Quack Car Wash is to Change Lives for the Better. Our Preview Fundraisers are just one example of this mission in action,” said Roger Steed, Quick Quack Car Wash’s marketing leader for Utah and Colorado.

Quick Quack owns and operates more than 190 locations in five states, including 48 locations in Utah. Eleven of the Utah locations opened during 2022, including three in Lehi.

As part of the Grand Opening festivities of each of its new locations, Quick Quack conducts a fundraiser on the evening before the location’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The community is invited to visit the new location and receive a free car wash; during their visit, customers are encouraged to donate to the fundraiser recipient.

Quick Quack matches all the funds donated, and a check is presented to the recipient the next day.

During the nearly 20 years Quick Quack has been conducting Preview Fundraisers, it has helped families experiencing a variety of hardships, including medical issues, funeral costs and struggles with homelessness.

Preview Fundraiser recipients are commonly found through Quick Quack Team Members’ connection to the local community. The business looks to serve any family generally located within 5 miles of the new location.

“When entering a new area, we strive to be a contributing partner to the community by connecting with those in need and serving as best we can,” Steed said.

During the opening of its location at 66 W. Pioneer Crossing, Sarato- ga Springs, in 2018, Quick Quack conducted its Preview Fundraiser for Saratoga Springs resident Emily Thorton, who had lost her husband Dylan in a tragic accident. Customers helped Quick Quack donate $5,162 to Thorton.

In 2022, Quick Quack opened three locations in Lehi: East Lehi, 2580 N. 1200 West; North Lehi, 1362 E. 3500 North; and West Lehi, 3765 W. 2150 North. The East and North Lehi locations both opened on Oct. 26, 2022, while the West Lehi location opened on Dec. 14, 2022.

When two of its new Lehi car washes opened on the same day, Quick Quack collected donated funds at both locations for the Heather and Parley Preece family. The Preeces’ three children are all on the autism spectrum and are involved in various therapies, included speech therapy and adaptive gymnastics.

With the support of the local community, Quick Quack was able to present a check for $18,000 to the Preece family to help with various medical costs.

Then, when the third Lehi location opened last year, the community again showed its generosity through assisting the Landeen family — specifically 10-year-old Leah Landeen, who was born with Down syndrome, speech apraxia and celiac disease and is also on the autism spectrum.

Leah has gone through many surgeries and therapy sessions to assist with her health challenges, all while she maintains a postive outlook. With the help of the local community, Quick Quick was able to present a check for $35,000 to the Landeen family to assist them with Leah’s treatment.

Steed said most customers who attend the Preview Fundraisers are excited to help and contribute generously. “Customers hear the story of the family or organization in need and are usually moved to participate in the fundraiser,” he said. “Preview Fundraisers are a unique experience that allows customers and those donating to put a face to these personal community causes.”

Originally named Splash & Dash Car Wash, the Quick Quack Car Wash chain had its beginning in Sacramento, California, with a single location in 2004 and quickly grew to six locations within three years. In 2008, the company doubled in size by acquiring a chain of car washes in Northwest Texas named Quick Quack Car Wash.

Shortly following the acquisition, the company adopted the Quick Quack name across all 13 locations. Headquartered in Roseville, California, Quick Quack Car Wash is best known for its community fundraisers, environmentally friendly and sustainable business, unlimited car wash memberships, free vacuums and exceptional customer service from its sharp-looking, tie-clad team members.