During March, any gift made to the EVMS Fund will move the school one step closer to earning $25,000 from Checkered Flag. The Checkered Flag Challenge was launched runs through Saturday, March 31. For each gift made to the EVMS Fund during the challenge period, Checkered Flag will donate $100 — up to a total of $25,000.

The Hampton Roads-based auto group, founded in 1964, is a family business that has had a long relationship with EVMS. Its president, Steve Snyder, serves on the EVMS Foundation Board of Trustees, and multiple generations of his family have supported EVMS for 47 years.

If you've ever considered making a contribution to EVMS, there is no better time. Your support will continue the tradition of excellence at EVMS – exceptional education for the next generation of healthcare professionals, groundbreaking research by stellar faculty, and outstanding patient care for our loved ones and neighbors. To make your gift, visit evms.edu/checkeredflag