LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2026 — The annual NADA Foundation (sponsored by OPENLANE) auctioned off a 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP experience for two while at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas, raising $109,252 for the NADA Foundation’s Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Program that benefits Canine Companions. The winning bidder was Greg Noonan of Insight Media Enterprises in Cherry Valley, N.Y.
Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing expertly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to the clients. The organization’s cause of promoting the freedom of mobility was dear to the late Bob Mallon, who founded the NADA Foundation in 1975, as well as the late Frank McCarthy, who served as NADA’s chief executive from 1968 to 2001.
The grand prix package for two includes: Four nights accommodations at a 4-star hotel with breakfast (central location in city center), exclusive transfer from the airport to the hotel and premium grandstand seats for the race.
Canine Companions graduate Skylynn Brown (with her service dog, Kaylen, by her side) offered remarks at the auction, which took place on Thursday, February 5, at the OPENLANE booth in the NADA Expo. Several other graduates, future graduates and their service dogs were on hand to greet attendees.
“We are proud of our enduring partnership with the NADA Foundation and Canine Companions to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live independent lives,” said Peter Kelly, CEO of OPENLANE. “Together with our generous OPENLANE dealers and partners, over the past 14 years we’ve raised more than $1.2 million—equipping veterans and people with disabilities with expertly skilled dogs that can offer independence, confidence and companionship.”
Since 2004, NADA Foundation’s Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Program has contributed more than $1.6 million to Canine Companions. This is the 22nd anniversary of the relationship between the NADA Foundation and Canine Companions, and the 15th year that OPENLANE has sponsored an auction at NADA Show to benefit the program.
“Dealers are without a doubt committed to serving others, and we are grateful for OPENLANE’s continued support of this annual event,” said Annette Sykora, chairwoman of the NADA Foundation and 2008 NADA chairwoman. “Thanks to the generous donations by dealers from across the country, since 2004 we’ve been able to help pair 27 people with disabilities with Canine Companions service dogs that can literally open doors to greater independence.”
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