Morganton woman wins new car in Burke County United Way and Paramount Hyundai Valdese giveaway
Burke County United Way, in partnership with Paramount Hyundai Valdese, held their Car Giveaway Event in December of 2023 at Paramount Hyundai of Valdese.
In the weeks leading up to the event, 12 finalists were drawn at random. United Way donors of $100 or more in 2023 were given the chance to opt in for a chance to win a brand new 2023 Hyundai Tucson, generously donated by Paramount Hyundai Valdese. At the giveaway event, representatives from the United Way, Paramount Automotive, friends, family members and employers of the 12 finalists gathered around the winning vehicle which was parked inside the Paramount showroom.
All 12 finalists randomly drew a number between 1-12, which put the finalists into a new order. Then in their new order, each finalist randomly drew a key fob from a Christmas stocking — only one key fob would start the car. Each finalist then got to sit in the winning Hyundai Tucson and attempt to start the car until there was a winner. After three unsuccessful attempts, the car was successfully started by the fourth and winning finalist, Emily Elder.
“Donating to BCUW allows me to feel like I am supporting my community’s greatest needs,” Elder said. “I may not personally know what those needs are at any one time, but I trust that BCUW does and that they will apply my monthly donation where it can do the greatest good.
“Being a finalist and then winner in the 2023 car giveaway has been beyond exciting and gratifying. I am loving my new Hyundai Tucson! Sale of my previous vehicle has allowed me to make a large donation to our local animal shelter so that local animals in need benefit from this amazing win as well!” Elder won a red Hyundai which she mentioned was her favorite color!