Megan Cornett, Author at Kendall Cares https://www.kendallgivesback.com/author/megancornettkendallauto-com/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:27:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.kendallgivesback.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-k-heart-favicon-3-32x32.png Megan Cornett, Author at Kendall Cares https://www.kendallgivesback.com/author/megancornettkendallauto-com/ 32 32 Kendall Bend Celebrates Easter at the Ronald McDonald House Bend! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2026/04/02/48105/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=48105 Hoppin' into Easter at the Ronald McDonald House! Kendall Auto Central Oregon had an egg-stra special time spreading Easter cheer at the Ronald McDonald House this season! Our Kendall team kicked things off by coming together to build festive Easter baskets filled with fun surprises and made with a whole lot of love.

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Hoppin’ into Easter at the Ronald McDonald House!

Kendall Auto Central Oregon had an egg-stra special time spreading Easter cheer at the Ronald McDonald House this season! Our Kendall team kicked things off by coming together to build festive Easter baskets filled with fun surprises and made with a whole lot of love. The baskets featured Slumberkins books and plush toys, egg-themed Play-Doh, Kendall basketball hoops, and so much more. With a little help (and inspiration) from the Easter Bunny, the Kendall Cares team carefully curated baskets that will support families in an impactful way, whether they are received by a child receiving medical care or their siblings that are traveling with them for support.
With baskets in hand, the team, along with a very special guest, the Kendall Easter Bunny, hopped over to the Ronald McDonald House to deliver them. Families currently staying there, as well as those who have previously stayed, were invited to join in the celebration. From sweet photo moments with the Easter Bunny to picking out their very own basket, it was a day full of smiles, laughter, and plenty of springtime cheer.
To make sure the joy reached even further, the remaining baskets were added to the Ronald McDonald House Hospitality Cart, bringing a little extra brightness to children receiving care in the Pediatrics and NICU units. This delivery was a beautiful reminder of how little moments of joy, support, and a lot of Easter spirit can go a long way. From all of us at Kendall Auto Group, we wish you a Hoppy Easter surrounded by your loved ones!

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]]> Ford Building Together: Kendall Ford of Bend Honors Community Heroes! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2026/02/24/ford-building-together-kendall-ford-of-bend-honors-community-heroes/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:36:33 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=47824 Not all Heroes Wear Capes, but these people do! At Kendall Central Oregon, we believe strong communities are built by the people who show up every single day to serve others. This month, we were proud to honor some of those individuals through our Ford Building Together initiative, centered around small acts of

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Not all Heroes Wear Capes, but these people do!

At Kendall Central Oregon, we believe strong communities are built by the people who show up every single day to serve others. This month, we were proud to honor some of those individuals through our Ford Building Together initiative, centered around small acts of gratitude to say thank you for making our communities happier, healthier, and safer places to live!  The initiative began with our Kendall Ford of Bend team coming together to assemble snack baskets, a simple but meaningful way to say thank you. From there, we delivered those baskets, and brought the capes, to two groups who make an incredible impact across Central Oregon.
Our first stop was the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, where deputies and staff work tirelessly to protect and serve our community. At this delivery, we brought treats, gratitude, and a donation to support their Shop with a Cop program. As a proud partner of this program, we are committed to helping them serve even more local kids and families in need. Shop with a Cop is about more than a holiday tradition — it’s about building relationships, trust, and lasting support within our community.
We also had the honor of delivering snack baskets to the healthcare workers at St. Charles. Our Kendall team visited the NICU, Pediatrics, Trauma, ER, and Cancer Center departments to thank the nurses and staff who care for our families during life’s most critical moments. Their compassion, resilience, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and this small act of gratitude was one way to recognize the incredible work they do every day!
Not all heroes wear capes, but our team is honored to know a few people who do. Whether they wear a badge, scrubs, or simply carry a heart for service, these Community Heroes help make Central Oregon stronger. We’re grateful for the opportunity to stand beside them and proud to continue building together.

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]]> Kendall Audi Bend Hosts Cub Scouts Pack 90 PINEWOOD DERBY! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2026/01/26/kendall-audi-bend-hosts-cub-scouts-pack-90-pinewood-derby/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:14:15 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=47316 Ready, set, RACE! Creativity & engineering was on full display at the Cub Scouts Pack 90 Pinewood Derby, hosted right here at Audi Bend! More than 40 Cub Scouts, from Tigers to Webelos and everyone in between, put their skills to the test after building their very own Pinewood Derby cars and racing them

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Ready, set, RACE!

Creativity & engineering was on full display at the Cub Scouts Pack 90 Pinewood Derby, hosted right here at Audi Bend! More than 40 Cub Scouts, from Tigers to Webelos and everyone in between, put their skills to the test after building their very own Pinewood Derby cars and racing them down the track. Friends, family, and fans packed the showroom to cheer on the racers, making it a high-energy afternoon full of excitement and scout spirit! KTVZ and Central Oregon Daily even showed up to hear about the excitement direct from the racers, who talked about how much they loved working on their cars with family members.

Each age group crowned its top three finishers, but the awards didn’t stop there! Scouts and spectators also voted for a People’s Choice Award, celebrating creativity just as much as speed. And wow, did these cars deliver! From a sleek Batmobile to a tiny Airstream and even a unicorn, the designs were as imaginative as they were impressive. It was an unforgettable race day and we appreciate Pack 90 reaching out to us to host this incredible event! Kendall Cares displayed a Soapbox Car as well, encouraging the racers and families to participate in the 5th Annual Derby where they can put the same engineering and creativity to the test but actually get to drive it!

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon Announcing Sparrow Clubs Partnership! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2026/01/05/kendall-central-oregon-announcing-sparrow-clubs-partnership/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:53 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46944 Supporting Sparrow at Summit High School Launch Assembly Kendall Central Oregon is proud to announce our support of 2025 Sparrow Clubs fundraisers and community service. Sparrow Clubs is all about compassion, giving students hands-on opportunities to make real-world differences through community service. Each participating school adopts a "Sparrow," which is a local child 0-17

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Supporting Sparrow at Summit High School Launch Assembly

Kendall Central Oregon is proud to announce our support of 2025 Sparrow Clubs fundraisers and community service. Sparrow Clubs is all about compassion, giving students hands-on opportunities to make real-world differences through community service. Each participating school adopts a “Sparrow,” which is a local child 0-17 years old with a life-threatening or affecting illness or condition. Elementary, middle, and high schools rally around their Sparrow, completing 300 hours minimum of community service to unlock sponsored funds dedicated to their Sparrow family! And that’s where organizations like Kendall come in – we get to support this compassion, service, and the families selected by a donation that gets unlocked from students who actively service their communities.

At the beginning of December, the Kendall Cares team joined Summit High School’s Sparrow launch assembly, where students got to meet their Sparrow and learn how to support their selected family. Executive Director, Matt Sampson, shared the mission of Sparrow and introduced Benjamin, an energetic 10-year-old who was adopted by his amazing family at two years old. At birth, he had a serious virus that caused damage to his liver, resulting in a cancer diagnosis in 2023. Unfortunately, Benjamin continues to fight his battle with cancer despite multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. Luckily, Benjamin was chosen to be a Sparrow, and this community is in the fight with him! Students at Summit High School will spend the next few months completing their community service hours and hosting a fundraiser for Benjamin and other Central Oregon Sparrows.

There are currently 19 Sparrows in Oregon who have been “adopted” by local schools, ready to make a difference. According to Sparrow Clubs USA, “compassion is the currency” of the Sparrow Club program. We are excited to be a part of the life-changing service and fundraisers that will support families who need it most and can’t wait to see the great service our local students provide over the coming year. To Benjamin, the 19 Oregon Sparrows, and participating schools: Kendall Auto Group is rooting for you and are in this with you! To learn more about Sparrow Clubs or get involved, please visit: https://www.sparrowclubs.org/

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]]> Santa Sighting at Kendall Ford of Wasilla! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/19/santa-sighting-at-kendall-ford-of-wasilla/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:27:28 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46994 Celebrating the Season with Santa in Wasilla! Santa and Mrs. Claus took a break from their busy Holiday season to visit the staff and community at Kendall Ford of Wasilla! The Holiday magic was brought to life with other friends from the North Pole, including Buddy the Elf and Bumble. This special event was

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Celebrating the Season with Santa in Wasilla!

Santa and Mrs. Claus took a break from their busy Holiday season to visit the staff and community at Kendall Ford of Wasilla! The Holiday magic was brought to life with other friends from the North Pole, including Buddy the Elf and Bumble. This special event was a part of Kendall’s 12 Days of Caring to give families the opportunity to create unforgettable Holiday experiences as well as give back to our community. For every free family photo taken, Kendall Ford of Wasilla is donating $20 to Operation Santa, bringing books to remote locations across Alaska while promoting childhood literacy. This day reminds us how magical the Holiday season truly is, with smiles and memories that will last a lifetime! Safe travels back to the North Pole, Santa!

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon 12 Days of Caring DAY ELEVEN: Gas Giveaway! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/12/kendall-central-oregon-12-days-of-caring-day-eleven-gas-giveaway/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:09 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46631 Filling Hearts & Fueling Tanks! Day 11 of 12 Days of Caring was all about filling hearts by fueling tanks! Our Kendall team, dressed up in our best Holiday costumes, surprised customers with free gas for those with Kendall plate frames for being awesome customers. We met travelers headed to California to spend

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Filling Hearts & Fueling Tanks!

Day 11 of 12 Days of Caring was all about filling hearts by fueling tanks! Our Kendall team, dressed up in our best Holiday costumes, surprised customers with free gas for those with Kendall plate frames for being awesome customers. We met travelers headed to California to spend Christmas with family, and reunited with the incredible family who shared their story at our Catwalk for a Cause event! Happy Holidays & safe travels from all of us at Kendall Auto!

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon 12 Days of Caring DAY TEN: Homes for the Holidays at Fox Hollow https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/11/kendall-central-oregon-12-days-of-caring-day-ten-homes-for-the-holidays-at-fox-hollow/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:28 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46639 There's No Place Like Fox Hollow for the Holidays! Day 10 of our 12 Days of Caring brought all the sweetness! We spent the afternoon at Fox Hollow, an incredible assisted and independent living community, building gingerbread houses and decorating cookies with residents. Nothing says “homes for the holidays” quite like creating cozy, candy-covered

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There’s No Place Like Fox Hollow for the Holidays!

Day 10 of our 12 Days of Caring brought all the sweetness! We spent the afternoon at Fox Hollow, an incredible assisted and independent living community, building gingerbread houses and decorating cookies with residents. Nothing says “homes for the holidays” quite like creating cozy, candy-covered cottages together. The Kendall team paired up with these awesome participants to make sure every gum drop and candy was placed in the right spot while ensuring roofs weren’t sliding off the houses! We had so much fun connecting with the residents, learning more about their plans for the Holidays, and listening to stories that leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling. Thank you to all who made this day so special, and for the awesome team at Fox Hollow for inviting us into your community!

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon 12 Days of Caring DAY NINE: Santa’s Little Helpers https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/10/kendall-central-oregon-12-days-of-caring-day-nine-santas-little-helpers/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:48:37 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46623 Sending our Love with Stockings! Day 9 of Kendall’s 12 Days of Caring took us to the Ronald McDonald House, where our team delivered stockings for the families staying there during the Holidays. These stockings were assembled with a lot of love, including Give Hugz weighted, heatable, and coolable stuffed animals, coloring books

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Sending our Love with Stockings!

Day 9 of Kendall’s 12 Days of Caring took us to the Ronald McDonald House, where our team delivered stockings for the families staying there during the Holidays. These stockings were assembled with a lot of love, including Give Hugz weighted, heatable, and coolable stuffed animals, coloring books and antler beanies, and self-care items for the moms! The assembly kicked off at Kendall Ford of Bend, with volunteers from all Kendall Central Oregon stores. After the stockings were packaged, our team delivered them at the Ronald McDonald House where every room is currently full. The Holidays are a difficult time, especially when you are traveling for medical care and staying in a home away from home.
From packing to delivery, this day was all about bringing comfort, joy, and a little extra magic to families who need it most.

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon 12 Days of Caring DAY EIGHT: White Elephant! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/09/kendall-central-oregon-12-days-of-caring-day-eight-white-elephant/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:39:12 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46536 Tis' the Season of Gift Giving Day 8 of Kendall’s 12 Days of Caring brought the chaos, the laughter, and the kind of gifts only a white elephant exchange can deliver. This year’s standout treasures? A mini toolbox and… a sandwich. Yes, an actual sandwich. Because at a white elephant, one person’s “why?” is

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Tis’ the Season of Gift Giving

Day 8 of Kendall’s 12 Days of Caring brought the chaos, the laughter, and the kind of gifts only a white elephant exchange can deliver. This year’s standout treasures? A mini toolbox and… a sandwich. Yes, an actual sandwich.

Because at a white elephant, one person’s “why?” is another person’s “wow.”

Thanks to our teams for keeping the holiday spirit weird—just the way we like it.

Bend Imports!

Toyota, Mercedes, & Volkswagen of Bend!

Kendall Ford of Bend!

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]]> Kendall Central Oregon 12 Days of Caring DAY SIX: Holiday Barket with Street Dog Hero! https://www.kendallgivesback.com/2025/12/07/kendall-central-oregon-12-days-of-caring-day-six-holiday-barket-with-street-dog-hero/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:59:00 +0000 https://www.kendallgivesback.com/?p=46371 Ho-Ho-Holiday Barket Benefitting Street Dog Hero! On the 6th day of 12 Days of Caring, Santa brought me a new puppy! Kendall Audi Bend was honored to host Street Dog Hero's 2nd annual Holiday Barket, where our community had the opportunity to shop with local vendors, enjoy snacks & beverages, take photos with Santa,

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Ho-Ho-Holiday Barket Benefitting Street Dog Hero!

On the 6th day of 12 Days of Caring, Santa brought me a new puppy! Kendall Audi Bend was honored to host Street Dog Hero’s 2nd annual Holiday Barket, where our community had the opportunity to shop with local vendors, enjoy snacks & beverages, take photos with Santa, and find the perfect dog for their family. We are excited to find out how many dogs found their forever home; they were all incredible dogs, from puppies that were rescued in Mexico to adults all the way from Oklahoma. Street Dog Hero rescues dogs from around the world while focusing on animal wellness, education, and more.

Guests had so much fun interacting with our local vendors, from getting treats & accessories with Murwins & Bluedog Pet Designs, to getting baked goods from Sweet Yeli’s. There were so many snacks to enjoy from Street Dog Hero volunteers and amazing Pet Portraits crafted by local artists.

Thank you to our friends at Street Dog Hero for partnering with us and curating such a memorable & impactful Holiday experience! We will not forget about the amount of smiles we saw today, from both dogs & kids, at the 2025 Holiday Barket!

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