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title: "Fix Auto USA Kicks Off the 2022 Fix Auto Conference with a Charity Walk, Beach Games and Opening Ceremony Overlooking Coronado Bay"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3359f57f-f0a0-4bd7-b133-1f22e989d3d6
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20221003_fix_auto_usa_kicks_off_the_2022_fix_auto_conference_with_a_charity_walk_bea.html
category: "Repair & maintenance"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Repair & maintenance"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-10-03T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:07:14.666Z
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# Fix Auto USA Kicks Off the 2022 Fix Auto Conference with a Charity Walk, Beach Games and Opening Ceremony Overlooking Coronado Bay

**TL;DR:** Fix Auto USA kicked off its 2022 conference with a charity walk and beach games, raising over $3,500 for the Tim Clark Memorial Scholarship. The conference features education, discussions, and networking opportunities, and will celebrate the organization's achievements in 2022.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-10-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20221003_fix_auto_usa_kicks_off_the_2022_fix_auto_conference_with_a_charity_walk_bea.html).*

## Story

The conference began with a charity walk along the beautiful Silver Strand Beach to benefit the Tim Clark Memorial Scholarship. This walk alone raised more than $3,500. Following the walk, attendees had the opportunity to spend time with each other and compete in beach games. The opening ceremonies took place on Sunday evening on the Bay Terrace overlooking the spectacular Coronado Bay, and attendees had an opportunity to re-connect with their colleagues and franchise family.

“We are so excited to be back together as a family at the Fix Auto USA conference,” said Sabrina Thring, U.S. collision chief operating officer, Driven Brands. “The energy here is amazing. From our charity walk to our opening ceremony, you can feel the enthusiasm for what is ahead, and we’re eager to build on this momentum heading into tomorrow.”

Monday and Tuesday of the 2022 Fix Auto conference will feature an agenda packed with education, thoughtful discussions and networking opportunities. Most importantly, the Fix Auto USA team will celebrate all that the organization has achieved in 2022 so far.

Today, the general sessions, followed by keynote speakers, the Fix Auto USA Vendor Expo, and a trip to the San Diego Padres game. The closing night event will feature a sunset sail on the Spirit of San Diego with dinner, music and a live charity auction.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- Driven Brands (company)
- charity event (topic)
- conference (topic)
- Fix Auto USA (company)
- Sabrina Thring (person)
- franchise networking (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20221003_fix_auto_usa_kicks_off_the_2022_fix_auto_conference_with_a_charity_walk_bea.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3359f57f-f0a0-4bd7-b133-1f22e989d3d6).