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Competition Subaru of Smithtown is honored to receive 3 wonderful Subaru Love Promise awards for the year of 2023! Competition Subaru of Smithtown has the absolute pleasure to announce we have received: The 2023 Gold Customer & Community Commitment Award The 2023 Customer Commitment Award and The 2023 Community Commitment Award! These awards are given to Subaru retailers considered the best of the best. The criteria to receive these awards includes demonstrating an outstanding commitment to supporting and exhibiting compassion for: Our Local Community Our Local Environment Health Education Pets This being said, Competition Subaru of Smithtown consistently provides exceptional customer service for every single patron. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is absolutely honored to get recognition in regards to what we love to do: aid our customers and community to the best of our abilities! From everyone at our dealership, we look forward to another wonderful and supportive year together. We are so excited to see where the route takes us!

Car and Driver released their official Car and Driver 10Best Cars for 2023 and the Subaru BRZ has earned a spot on the recommended list! The Subaru BRZ is recommended as one of the best cars to purchase for 2023 due to various reasons. Firstly, the Subaru BRZ is built to be driver-centric. The appeal that Car and Driver felt toward the Subaru BRZ correlates with the fact the Subaru BRZ is an extremely fulfilling vehicle to drive. The Subaru BRZ is made for entertaining all within the cabin, ranging from both the driver and the passenger(s). The Subaru BRZ isn't meant for bold-faced bragging, it was built for all-around affordable and wholesome fun. The cabin of the Subaru BRZ isn't overwhelming or distracting, just simply beautiful. Red stitch details adorn the interior, wordlessly conveying and emphasizing its immense need for speed. The body, both internally and externally, shows and tells how fast it is. The appeal and dedication to drivers becomes more and more clear the harder you gaze upon and drive your Subaru BRZ! The Subaru BRZ goes 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds, the Subaru BRZ Limited goes 0-60 in 5.4 seconds! A 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine sends power to the rear-wheels and all 228 horses under the hood. One of the biggest deciding factors for drivers is just exactly how the driver wants to shift its car's gears. The choice of picking between the standard six-speed manual or the optional six speed automatic transmission is yours! Competition Subaru knows how difficult of a decision that is because everyone adores manual transmissions, Subaru included! The Subaru BRZ has an 8" touch screen on the center dashboard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sirius XM as an option. The infamous Subaru Eyesight System can be found in the automatic-equipped Subaru models. The opposite end of the dashboard is equally as prepared as well! The cargo space in the Subaru BRZ highlights how thoughtfully created the Subaru BRZ is! With the rear seats folded, the Subaru BRZ can fit a full set of tires! Make track day even breezier with the Subaru BRZ! Regardless of how you switch gears, the instrument cluster on the 2022 Subaru BRZ is a sight to behold! The 7" fully digital gauge cluster is like eye-candy! The tachometer is as versatile as every Subaru BRZ it was installed in! The tachometer has a circular readout but can switch to a linear graph in the Track drive mode. Car and Driver proclaims that the Subaru BRZ is a "pure sports car for everyone" and Competition Subaru concurs! The Subaru BRZ has earned its position on Car and Driver's 10Best Cars for 2023 because of its versatility, speed and affordability! Driving seems re-invented, with a full-focus on fun! Subaru USA and Competition Subaru could not be more proud of our Subaru BRZ! Competition Subaru welcomes the new year of 2023 with open arms. We hope the acknowledgement and recognition that the Subaru BRZ received welcomes more Subaru drivers and passengers into our #CompetitionSubaruFamily during the year of 2023!

A Subaru remote starter is one of the most convenient car upgrades available. By pushing a button on your remote start key fob, you can make your car start without actually being inside of it. This technology allows you to cool down your car on the hottest of summer days or preheat your car when it is freezing out. In the winter, if you preset your vehicle settings the night before, you can even come out to a defrosted windshield when you use your remote start in the morning. Wouldn't it be nice to never have to scrape an icy windshield again? Using your remote start ensures you never have to deal with being too hot or too cold upon entering your car again. No matter what the season, you can feel comfortable as soon as you set foot inside of your vehicle with a OEM Subaru remote starter. Schedule  your Subaru  Remote Start install appointment today! How do I use my Subaru Auto Start ? To remote start your vehicle, you can use the included key fob and press the start button two times within three seconds. In certain models, you can also use the Subaru app to remote start your vehicle. Did you know Subaru Starlink may Include Remote Start? In most cases, it does. Subaru Starlink is a technology package upgrade for your vehicle to keep you even more connected to your Subaru even when you are far away. This includes using your Subaru app to remote start your vehicle and even control the climate inside the cabin. This would allow you to heat up your vehicle in the winter or cool it off in the summer and avoid having to jump into a blazing-hot vehicle.

Competition Subaru of Smithtown is excited to announce our in-house animal adoption and Pet Costume Contest event,  Sunday October 22nd from 11am-2pm with Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue! We love our #CompetitionSubaruFamily and we are always eager for our family to expand! Whether it's a new pet you’d like to grow with, or one that is already grown up, Competition Subaru will help you find your perfect match (whether it has 4 wheels or paws!) Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue there mission: To give homeless animals a clear second chance at a happy and healthy life by constantly maximizing our efforts to rescue, shelter, medicate, and rehabilitate those who cannot help themselves. MAKE A PAWSITIVE IMPACT & ADOPT A PET TODAY Pawsitive possibilities rescue is a steppingstone for animals in need of a loving home. Your donation, sponsorship, or whatever you can afford helps these animals and gives them the second chance they truly deserve. We are a private, non-profit 501c 3 tax exempt organization and receive no government funding. Achieving our goals is not always easy without the help of amazing donors like you! Together with your support and contributions we can meet our goals, save hundreds of lives, and clear the path for so many more.  Your donations can and will make a difference. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. DONATE NOW

Get into the holiday spirit by helping a family in need. Competition Auto group is proud to be working with EJ’s PJS Pajama Drive. Make the holidays special by donating any new or unused pajamas to families in need at any one of our Competition Auto Group Locations going on now through December 15th, 2021! EJ’s PJs started with one mission in mind – to give pajamas to children of all ages who need the items the most – and that mission has not changed in the 10 years since Patricia Poggi and her three sons, Edward, Jeremy and Patrick, started the drive. EJ’s PJs began to give back to the community and to take time out of the holiday season to reflect upon what matters most in this life, which is helping others! HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE- BENEFITING ANGELS OF LONG ISLAND Spread some holiday happinesses this year with our Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Angels of Long island. Please drop off any new and unwrapped toy to any one of our locations now through December 15, 2021. Who are Angels of Long Island? Angels of Long Island is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist and advocate for people in our Long Island community who are in need of assistance during this difficult economic time. Their goal is to empower people to overcome poverty and live prosperous lives. They provide a wide range of services and goods to people in crisis. WAYS YOU CAN HELP! Volunteer– Angels of Long Island provide many volunteer opportunities that include in-store, during events, and personal fundraisers. Learn more about volunteering here. Community service– They offer community service hours that are approved through the EAC Network. They also offer letters of completion for court mandated hours or community service hours needed for school and churches. Learn more on their website here. Donate Good/Services– In their patchogue location they accept: clothing, furniture, houseware items, baby items, medical equipment, holiday decor, and other items including mattresses! New toys accepted at any of our Competition Auto Group locations. Learn more about donating here. Competition Auto Group is happy to support EJ’S PJS and Angels of Long Island this holiday season! To learn more about their pajama drives visit their website www.ejspjspajamadrive.com or instagram page here. To learn more about Angels of Long Island, visit their website at www.angelsoflongisland.com. Visit Subaru Loves to Help learn more about how you can support those experiencing homelessness in your community. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory! Be sure to check out our service specials and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. We look forward to seeing you. Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

For over the last 13 years, through the Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru of America Inc. and its participating retailers have donated more than $200 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,440 hometown charities. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to participate in the Subaru Share the Love Event. It truly personifies our core values as a company and is one of the many ways that we support those in need all across the country. ASPCA The ASPCA has been a leading voice for animals for over 150 years. They provide lifesaving protection and care to animals in need and help give animals a better life. The ASPCA rescues animals from abuse and neglect, introduces and enforces more humane legislation, supports animal shelters across the country, and so much more. Through the Share the Love Event, the ASPCA has had a significant impact on the rescue, transport, and adoption of more than 74,000 animals across the country. The ASPCA’s mission, as stated by founder Henry Bergh in 1866, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” Visit aspca.org for more information on ways to give, how you can help, and how to adopt a pet. Make-A-Wish Research shows that children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. A wish replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope. The impact of just one wish has the power to transform the lives of everyone involved and helps wish kids and their families believe in better days ahead. In partnership with the Subaru Share the Love Event, Make-A-Wish has granted the life-changing wishes of more than 2,700 kids with critical illnesses. Visit wish.org for more information on how you can get involved, fundraise, volunteer, support, and donate. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels America provides leadership to local, community-based programs dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation among our nation’s homebound seniors. Through the Subaru Share the Love Event, Meals on Wheels has helped deliver over 2.5 million meals to America’s seniors. Since 1954, Meals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal to support our senior neighbors to extend their independence and health as they age. What started as a compassionate idea has grown into one of the largest and most effective social movements in America, currently helping nearly 2.4 million seniors annually in virtually every community in the country. Visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org for more information on ways to donate and how to volunteer. National Park Foundation In partnership with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation improves America’s national parks and programs. Through the Subaru Share the Love Event, the National Park Foundation is able to increase public awareness and engagement across our National Park System and provide critical funding to programs and projects in more than 400 national parks. Working together with a growing community of passionate park champions, the National Park Foundation strives to ensure that all people are able to discover their own personal connections to national parks. Visit nationalparks.org for more information on how you can give, support, and donate. Share The Love at Competition Subaru Competition Subaru of Smithtown chooses a local charity every year to be the recipient of our Share the Love campaign. This year, our Share The Love Event is happening from November 18th, 2021 to January 3rd, 2022. For every vehicle purchased or leased at our dealership during the Share The Love Event, Competition Subaru of Smithtown will donate $250 to your charity of choice which includes national charities such as ASPCA, Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels, National Park Foundation, and our local charities such as Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Paws of War. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Stony Brook Children’s Hospital offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. With more than 180 pediatric specialists available, the hospital offers a full range of medical services to help the smallest babies, the sickest children, and the most complex pediatric traumas. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. With more than 180 pediatric specialists available, the hospital offers a full range of medical services to help the smallest babies, the sickest children, and the most complex pediatric traumas. Paws of War Paws of War trains and places shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our U.S. military veterans that suffer from the emotional effects of war. In turn, each veteran can experience the therapeutic and unconditional love only a companion animal can bring. Visit pawsofwar.org for more information on ways to give, how to donate, and how to volunteer. The Subaru Share the Love event truly personifies our core values as a company and is one of the many ways that we work to support those in need all across the country and fulfill our Subaru Love Promise. Here at Competition Subaru, we are truly dedicated to positively impacting our local communities and the wonderful people within them, along with the causes that our owners support. Whether you’re headed to Smith Haven Mall to do some holiday shopping, or you’re looking for a new Subaru Crosstrek or Subaru Outback, stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown! Our team will gladly help you find the Subaru that is perfect for you. Contact us or schedule a service online! Visit us today at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

This February is Subaru Loves to Help Month and here at Competition Subaru we want to do our part in making a difference to those who are in need. Pax Christi Hospitality Center is an emergency shelter that offers guests who are homeless a safe place to go. They offer case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health counseling, linkages to benefits and resources in the community as well as the basics of food and shelter. Pax Christi, offers guests who are homeless a safe alternative to the streets. Pax Christi offers case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health counseling, linkages to benefits and resources in the community, as well as the basics of food and shelter. Over 50 active volunteers assist with cleaning, making beds, painting, serving meals and providing food and clothing for guests. Join our team at Competition Subaru and help the Pax Christi hospitality center by donating supplies at our local Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road in St. James. Any donations will help such as new blankets, Socks, travel size toiletries, new clothes and more! Taking donations until the end of February. All donations are greatly appreciated! Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory! Be sure to check out our service specials and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. We look forward to seeing you. Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

Since 2007, November has been dedicated to raising awareness for people dealing with homelessness and educating the public on ways to help end homelessness. More than 500,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness and worry about staying warm as the nights grow colder. As we enter the season of giving and as nights get colder, we want to do our part in making a difference to those who need our help during National Homeless Awareness Month. Subaru Loves To Help The Subaru Loves To Help initiative is about supporting those who need it the most in our communities. Subaru of America and Subaru retailers are taking action by partnering with local homeless shelters to personally deliver water-resistant blankets and warm socks to help those in need. Last November, as part of Subaru Loves to Help, Subaru of America and its retailers provided 50,000 warm blankets to homeless shelters across the country. This year, Subaru and its retailers are doing it again to bring the total donation to 100,000 blankets to help those experiencing homelessness. In addition to more blankets, 50,000 pairs of socks will also be donated. Competition Subaru Proud To Support Pax Christi Hospitality Center Competition Subaru will be donating 80 blankets to the Pax Christi Hospitality Center. These blankets feature soft fleece on one side and waterproof material on the other, providing comfort and function for people who may be displaced. The Pax Christi Hospitality Center offers guests who are homeless a safe alternative to the streets. Pax Christi offers case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health counseling, linkages to benefits and resources in the community, as well as the basics of food and shelter. Over 50 active volunteers assist with cleaning, making beds, painting, serving meals, and providing food and clothing for guests. This gesture of kindness and warmth shows our support and compassion for those who find themselves without a roof over their heads this season and lets them know that someone is thinking of them. Visit Subaru Loves To Help to learn more about how you can support those experiencing homelessness in your community. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory! Be sure to check out our service specials and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. We look forward to seeing you. Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

It is estimated that every year over 30 million dogs are slaughtered for human consumption in Asian countries including China, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia. With those numbers, it seems like a hopeless task for the organizations that are desperately fighting to end the dog meat trade in Asia. No Dogs Left Behind, a non-profit international animal welfare organization, was founded by Jeffrey Beri in 2016 and leads the way in the global war against animal cruelty. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to support No Dogs Left Behind and their mission to end the dog meat market and illegal dog traffickers. Jeffrey and his team have been fighting for the past several years and are committed to ending this horrific industry in Asia. The Fight Against The Inhumane Dog Meat Market Their mission extends beyond borders worldwide, advocating for the creation and enforcement of animal welfare laws, and raising awareness for a cruelty-free, sustainable world in which no animal is violated, exploited, tortured, or slaughtered for commercial goods or profit. Working hands-on with local activists through emergency response, Jeffrey’s team pulls dogs directly from slaughterhouses, dog meat trucks, wet markets, and traffickers. The NDLB team works day in and day out to save as many dogs as they can from being recklessly and inhumanely slaughtered for human consumption. How You Can Help No Dogs Left Behind Adopt A Dog – Take one or two of the broken souls into your home and give them the love they deserve. NDLB is constantly looking for homes for their many shelter dogs. Check out the dogs they have for adoption here. Sponsor A Dog – Sponsoring a dog is the next best thing you can do if you can’t adopt a dog. By sponsoring a dog, you are paying for their monthly food, veterinary care, and routine vaccinations until they can find a permanent home. Another option includes flight sponsorship which will assist in getting the dog to the United States and into a forever home, foster home, or rescue partnership. The cost of a flight sponsorship varies depending upon the weight and size of the dog being transported. Learn how to sponsor a dog here. Foster A Dog – Fosters are always needed throughout the USA and Canada. Fostering one of the survivors allows for more space in their sanctuaries so more dogs can be saved from the illegal dog meat trafficking trade in East Asia. In addition to saving more lives, fostering helps their survivors by giving them the opportunity to adjust to a home environment and decompress from the trauma that they have experienced, thereby making for a more successful, forever adoption. NDLB is specifically looking for fosters right now here on Long Island! For more information on fostering, visit their website here. Volunteer Your Time – Get more involved and offer your talent and energy to help the efforts of NDLB! You can help with fundraising initiatives in your community, graphic design assistance, email alerts, write stories about the survivors, and help with media and community outreach. If you are interested in volunteering, visit their website here. Donate Monthly – Monthly donors are the lifeline for NDLB. Every dollar donated makes a difference in the life of their dogs, and enables them to continue to rescue more. Donations are critical to funding the ongoing expenses associated with the care, rehabilitation, and transport of their survivors. Every little bit helps. To donate, visit their here. No Dogs Left Behind Safe-Havens With nearly 500 survivors in their care, No Dogs Left Behind operates sanctuaries in Dayi and Gongyi, Asia. In these safe havens, these once victimized and exploited dogs receive medical care, nutritional support, and rehabilitation on an ongoing basis. No Dogs Left Behind goes beyond rescue, doing whatever it takes to heal the physical and emotional scars these animals suffer and to find them their forever loving homes. Meet their brave survivors here. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to support No Dogs Left Behind and their mission to end the inhumane dog meat market and illegal dog traffickers. To learn more about this extremely dedicated non-profit organization, visit their website www.nodogslefitbehind.com. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned inventory. Test-drive vehicles like the New 2022 Subaru Outback or the New 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Schedule a service online at our Subaru Service Center and take advantage of our service and parts & accessories specials! We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

October is Subaru Loves Pets month, and we’re celebrating by giving back to shelter pets in need. Through the end of the month, Subaru is donating $10 to the ASPCA® for every Genuine Subaru Pet-friendly Accessory sold online*! The amount raised will add to the $30+ million donated to animal welfare organizations since the inception of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Click here to shop our catalog of Genuine Subaru Pet-friendly Accessories now! Subaru Loves Pets A core principle of our Subaru Loves Pets initiative is an ongoing commitment to help all pets find their perfect, loving home. We stand by this commitment through a scale of actions; from supporting local pet-adoption efforts to being the ASPCA’s largest corporate donor. Subaru is proud to have donated over $30 million to support the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of more than 250,000 animals. This October, we’re amplifying our love of pets by ramping up helpful initiatives during our annual Subaru Loves Pets month. We’ll continue our long-standing commitment to help shelter dogs—especially those with special needs like the older, deaf, blind, and “different” dogs that we lovingly call the “Underdogs”—get adopted. Subaru and its retailers (like us) will help support over 600 local shelters across the country by donating $100 for every pet adopted during October**. National Make A Dog’s Day Mark your calendars—for the third year in a row, Subaru will celebrate our National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22. This is a day where we encourage all dog lovers to do something extra special for their dogs. This day, combined with Subaru Loves Pets Month efforts, has helped many pets find loving homes—including thousands of incredible Underdogs. Show us a picture of your adventures with your furry friends using #MakeADogsDay on social media. You can follow that hashtag to see what others across the country are doing to honor their pets, too! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Embracing, exploring, and appreciating the great outdoors is at the heart of the Subaru brand, and something Subaru owners also cherish. As such, we believe our national parks should be accessible to all who want to visit—and that’s why we’re so excited to share this special announcement with you. Subaru is proud to join REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions in presenting the “Hello, Nature” podcast series. Join host Misha Euceph as she travels to national parks across the country in her Subaru to learn more about their past and present. Keep reading for more details on “Hello, Nature” and its accomplished host. Gain a new perspective on national parks The eight-episode “Hello, Nature” podcast will make you feel as though you’re a passenger on Misha’s journey as she immerses herself in the stories of our national parks through the lens of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) experiences. Seasoned park-goers will appreciate the fresh takes on national parks, and listeners who haven’t yet experienced what national parks have to offer will find inspiration and gain appreciation of our natural world. If you’d like to join Misha in her quest to answer the question, “If the national parks are public, aren’t they supposed to be for everyone?” search for “Hello, Nature” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. About Misha Euceph Misha is a Pakistani-American writer, podcast host, and producer, on a mission to make things that inspire awe. She’s the founder and CEO of Dustlight Productions and Ad Week’s 2019 Producer of the Year. She recently hosted and executive produced season two of “Tell Them, I Am,” presented by Higher Ground Audio and Spotify and produced by Dustlight. The series is about the small defining moments in our lives—the voices are all Muslim; the stories are universal. She is also the Executive Producer of “Renegades: Born in the USA” and “The Michelle Obama Podcast.” Misha’s production company, Dustlight Productions, is a mission-driven audio production and training house. They make shows for and with awesome people and train those who want to push the boundaries of the medium and tell beautiful stories. Subaru supports our national parks Through the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative and partnerships with organizations such as Leave No Trace and the National Park Foundation, Subaru has long been a proponent of keeping our national parks healthy and thriving for generations to come. In total, Subaru has provided more than $68 million to help conserve our parks and to help fund nationwide recycling, composting, and waste reduction operations. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 (EIN-84-5024812) organization that was created in honor of Paige Keely, who passed away at the age of 6, due to a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Early AVM detection can help to change the course of this disease. Competition Subaru is proud to support the Paige Keely Foundation at the Wave of Change Gala on October 6th 2021. The Paige Keely Foundation Founder and President Gina Keely created The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation in hopes to increase funding for early AVM detection and to raise awareness for AVM’s, educate communities about this treatable condition, and to establish early detection screening programs. The Foundation is working on opening a Brain Imaging Center here on Long Island. This will open so many doors for early detection of not only Brain AVM’s, and Aneurysms, but will also detect other unknown conditions someone may have. Our imaging center will allow any child or adult, insured or not, to have the ability receive MRA imaging. What Are Pediatric AVMs? Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of arteries and veins that can occur anywhere in the body. These abnormalities are typically congenital and are present at birth. They usually are not detected unless they cause seizures, weakness, or have ruptured and bled in the brain. Neurologic or life threatening sequelae are associated with each hemorrhage. There is a 4% per year risk of hemorrhage once an AVM has become symptomatic. Treatment is required to reduce that risk and subsequent problems associated with additional hemorrhage. Treatment for AVMs can be quite complex and it is critical that patients with this disorder be managed and surgically treated in a center with extensive AVM experience. Causes of Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) The cause of Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is not known. AVMs are thought to be congenital (present at birth), and researchers believe that they may arise from developmental derangements at the embryonic stage of vessel formation (at the fetal stage). However, this theory has never been clearly established, and some researchers believe that AVMs may arise after birth. Unlike the association of head trauma, or other injuries with the development of dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF), there are no known environmental risk factors for AVMs. Most AVMs are termed “sporadic,” which implies that they arise spontaneously without a specific gene mutation being passed on from parent to child. There is no clear familial inheritance, except in families with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). HHT patients are at some 10,000 fold higher risk of developing a brain AVM than the non-HHT population. Importance of Early Detection Screening & Scanning Identifying and treating Brain Arteriovenous Malformations & Aneurysms before they rupture can and will save lives. If Brain AVM’s & Aneurysms rupture, effective treatment becomes more difficult, and generally a person’s chances of surviving are much lower. Brain AVM’s & Aneurysms that have not ruptured typically have little to no symptoms, until it’s too late. Wave of Change Gala The Paige Keely Foundation is hosting their upcoming Wave of Change Gala on October 6th 2021. The purpose of the Gala is to honor Paige, AVM Awareness month and to raise funding for our imaging center. All the proceeds of the Gala will be used to fund two MRA imaging machines. Help Make A Difference Please consider making a donation to the Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation. No family should have to go through the pain of losing a child when early detection could have kept this beautiful 6-year-old child here today. Learn how you can donate and help make a difference here: https://thepaigekeelyfoundation.com/ Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!