Hyundai Hope on Wheels®, a 501 nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 850 U.S. dealers, will award $27 million in research and programmatic grants to medical institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1998, the organization has donated a total of $277 million and helped more than 25,000 children in their fight against cancer. Over the past 27 years, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has established itself as one of the largest pediatric cancer charities in the country and is now growing its efforts on a global scale.

“Hyundai Hope on Wheels has been a driving force in pediatric cancer research for nearly three decades, and we are proud to expand its reach beyond the U.S. to support children throughout North America,” said Randy Parker, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. “This year’s global expansion marks an exciting new chapter, reinforcing Hyundai and its dealers’ deep commitment to funding lifesaving research and bringing hope to families around the world.”

Launched in Canada

Building on its longstanding impact in the U.S., Hyundai Hope on Wheels is expanding across North America, having launched in Canada this past February with Mexico set to join in April. As additional countries follow, this expansion will support groundbreaking research and treatment for children everywhere, strengthening the organization’s commitment to creating a world free of cancer and filled with hope.

In 2025, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will surpass a lifetime total of more than 1,400 research and programmatic grants awarded to over 175 medical institutions. The organization funds three categories of grants to aid researchers at eligible Children’s Oncology Group (COG) member institutions, improving care and outcomes for children with cancer. Following last year’s new survivorship commitment, Hyundai Hope on Wheels continues to implement initiatives that ensure more children who overcome cancer will have access to long-term care plans, comprehensive medical records, and telehealth support to facilitate their ongoing health and well-being.

“For 27 years, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has stood alongside doctors, researchers, children, and their families in the fight against pediatric cancer,” said Kevin Reilly, Vice Chair, Hyundai Hope on Wheels. “Together, we have made meaningful progress in advancing treatments and increasing survival rates. But our work is far from over. With this year’s $27 million commitment, we remain as dedicated as ever to supporting children battling cancer and finding cures.”