Los Gatos, California Car Donations

About Our Car Donation Program

Breast Cancer Car Donations turns unwanted vehicles into real support for breast cancer patients. By auctioning donated cars, we fund vetted programs that help patients through their treatment journey. Proceeds cover breast cancer treatments and services that may not be available through insurance or other means.

On this page, you'll learn how to easily donate your car while benefiting from both the satisfaction of helping others and a valuable tax deduction. See how our 3-step donation process works, learn more about the vehicles we accept, and explore how your contribution funds our trusted partners.

Why Should You Donate Your Car for Los Gatos Breast Cancer Patients?

Over time, cars get worn down and start needing repairs and touch-ups just to stay on the road. Those fixes can get expensive fast and hit your budget hard. And if you try to sell an older vehicle, the process can be stressful, time-consuming, and still not bring you much relief in the end.

In that situation, the easiest move is donating your old car to us through our Los Gatos vehicle donation program, part of our California service areas. You can clear out an unwanted vehicle for free with very little effort, while simultaneously avoiding the usual selling headaches. Even better, your donation helps support women facing breast cancer in your community through trusted charity partners. On top of that, you may also get benefits for giving, including a potential tax deduction for your charitable donation.

How Can You Participate in Our Quick and Easy Car Donation Process?

Our Los Gatos car donation process is quick and easy, so you save a lot of time and effort from the start. Three simple steps complete the pickup, towing, and transaction of your vehicle at zero cost to you without extra runaround. If you want the full breakdown, check our donation FAQs before you begin.

1. Step 1

   Start by calling (866) 540-5069 and sharing your contact info, plus a few quick vehicle details, like the make and model, mileage, and vehicle identification number. This helps us move your donation along with fewer back-and-forth steps and less hassle for you. If you'd rather start online, you can also use our secure donation form anytime it works best for your schedule.

2. Step 2

   After we verify your information, we'll set up pickup with a local tow partner in your area. The towing fee is on us, so you don't pay anything for pickup, and you can usually choose a time and date that works for you. In many cases, pickup can also happen within a short window after scheduling, depending on availability. At pickup, we'll give you a donation receipt that helps show the vehicle has been released, and it supports you when you de-register the vehicle, handle your plates the right way, and cancel your insurance. Keep that receipt safe, since you may need it later for tax records.

3. Step 3

   After your vehicle has been sold at auction, we'll mail you a tax-deductible sales receipt for your records. That document shows the vehicle's final selling price and the amount you may be able to claim when you file an itemized federal tax return. Hold onto it with your other paperwork so everything is easy to find later, especially when you're organizing documents for tax time.

How Can Your Car Donation Benefit Breast Cancer Patients?

The proceeds from your Los Gatos car donation go to our two charity partners -- the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) and Women Involved In Nurturing, Giving, Sharing, Inc. (WINGS). These are trusted nonprofits focused on helping people affected by breast cancer, and the funding supports programs that serve patients and families. Your donation helps keep those programs going and helps expand services that support people who need help most, both locally and beyond. For example:

• Financial assistance to uninsured and underserved breast cancer patients, covering their surgery, oncology services, consultation, hospital fees, and outpatient medication
• Connecting patients to local facilities that offer free and accessible resources, information, and other comprehensive breast health services
• Raising public awareness on breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
• Pursuing research on prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer
• Sponsoring charity and outreach events for the benefit of breast cancer patient.

Beyond Donating, How Else Can You Help Your Community?

Aside from Los Gatos' rich history, natural scenery, and numerous attractions, it's also home to two local cancer treatment centers. These include the Stanford Cancer Center South Bay on Samaritan Drive and Sutter Health. Both treatment centers offer advanced services for breast cancer, including breast imaging, genetic counseling, and innovative treatments. They screen, diagnose, and treat numerous patients each year. Treatments are tailored to the patient's personal situation.

What Vehicles Can You Donate?

We accept many vehicle types for Los Gatos donations, but there are limits, and eligibility can vary based on the vehicle and paperwork. In most cases, you'll need a title or another form of proof of ownership so we can properly sell the vehicle at auction. To avoid surprises, review our accepted vehicle guidelines and contact us to confirm your vehicle qualifies before you schedule pickup.

Multiple car donations for cancer are fantastic. The more vehicles we can sell at auction, the more funds we can generate to benefit more breast cancer patients.

Here are the types of vehicles that we will gladly accept for donation:

• Cars: sedans, vans, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, buses, pickups
• Boats and planes: sailboats, motorboats, fishing boats, yachts, pontoon boats, houseboats, jet skis, non-commercial airplanes
• RVs: recreational vehicles, motorhomes, campers, travel trailers, pop-up trailers, fifth wheelers
• Specialty vehicles: ATVs, snowmobiles, motorized wheelchairs, riding lawn mowers, tractors, farm equipment.

On a case-by-case basis, even if your car doesn't run or something like the headlights aren't working, it may still qualify for donation. The key is that it must meet our program requirements and come with proper ownership details so we can process it correctly. If the vehicle has been stolen or abandoned we cannot accept it. If you're unsure about your specific situation, contact us and we'll help you figure it out fast.

How Can You Donate a Car for Charity?

You can feel confident the funding from your donation supports programs that help breast cancer patients and families in your area. Your vehicle can turn into real support that reaches people who need care, resources, and hope close to home. When you donate, you're not just getting rid of a vehicle -- you're helping your community in a meaningful, practical way.

If you're ready to make your donation, or if you have questions in your mind, call us now at (866) 540-5069. Take part in our Los Gatos, California car donations program and enjoy a great donation experience from start to finish. We serve the entire region, including nearby Cupertino, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.

No matter where you live in the area -- whether it's Almond Grove, Bachman Park, Blossom Hill Manor, Glen Ridge, or anywhere in between -- we're ready to pick up your vehicle.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Breast Cancer Car Donations, and how does it work?

We are a charitable organization that actively works to end breast cancer. We accept vehicle donations as well as aircraft, boats, trucks, and more. We auction off these donations and give the proceeds to breast cancer programs and services. Our car donation process is simple and free for the donor. Just reach out to us and we'll take care of all the details.

Why should I donate my vehicle to Breast Cancer Car Donations?

Donating your automobile to our organization provides you with numerous benefits. For example, you'll be able to get rid of an unwanted or old vehicle at no cost to you and with little effort. In fact, we provide free towing services. Best of all, you'll help your community and support those who have breast cancer.

What does the donation process entail?

We designed our donation process to be easy and convenient. First, give us a call or fill out our online donation form. We'll need to gather some details about the car you're donating such as the vehicle's make and model. Then, we'll have a local towing company pick up your car for free. Once it gets auctioned, we'll send you a tax-deductible receipt via mail. This receipt will include your vehicle's final selling price and the tax deduction you can claim.

What types of vehicles can I contribute?

Breast Cancer Car Donations accepts a wide range of vehicles. However, they must include titles or proof of ownership. From cars and planes to ATVs and tractors, we will gladly accept your donations.