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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and BK Ford is proud to continue its commitment in joining the fight. October 2nd marks the start of our campaign in partnership with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest, offering 88 free mammograms to women in Central Texas in honor of our 88th year anniversary. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, affecting one in eight during their lifetime. Early detection is crucial, and we want to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent women from receiving the screenings they need. “We are thrilled to provide this service,” said Claire Kultgen McDonald, President of BK Ford. “Our goal is to make sure that every woman has access to the necessary screenings for early detection.” Baylor Scott & White have provided everything you need to know about Mammography and Breast Imaging services on their website. We invite our community to also participate in raising awareness about breast health. Wear pink throughout October, spread the word about the importance of regular mammograms, and share valuable education and resources with your loved ones. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, please call (254) 202-4220 ( Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest can provide information on assistance). Visit our Breast Cancer Awareness page to learn more about proper breast health and the importance of yearly mammograms. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer and support those affected by this disease.

(Credit: Midway Football) BK Ford has a long-standing commitment to supporting local and high school football in Central Texas. Over the years, we have proudly sponsored local athletic programs such as Midway, China Spring, and Robinson High Schools. Our goal is simple: to help our local athletes thrive. From providing resources to cheering them on, here's how we have stood behind our teams. Official Sponsors of China Spring and Robinson High Schools As the official sponsor of China Spring and Robinson High School athletics for over 3 years, BK Ford is honored to contribute to the success of these schools. We believe in the power of sports to shape young athletes into future leaders. By sponsoring these teams, we help give them the tools they need to perform at their best. From much needed equipment to quality uniforms, our focus is on helping athletes succeed. more Media Sponsorship and Recognition Beyond the field, BK Ford supports local football through media sponsorships. We proudly sponsor the Coach’s Show on ESPN, where local coaches share insights ahead of big games. We also back Sic’em 365’s Player of the Game segment, recognizing outstanding performances from Midway High School athletes. These partnerships highlight the best of Central Texas football and keep the community connected. Honoring Baylor’s Football Legacy (Scoreboard from "The Miracle on the Brazos" via Baylor University. Bird-Kultgen Ford sponsor seen center-left.) BK Ford’s ties to football run deep, extending to Baylor University’s historic “Miracle on the Brazos” over 50 years ago. In 1974, Baylor made an incredible comeback to win the Southwest Conference Championship in what still is known as one of the greatest moments in Baylor football history. That spirit of perseverance and teamwork lives on in our support for local football. Just as Baylor fought for victory, we continue to champion our local athletes, helping them strive for success both on and off the field. Committed to the Future At BK Ford, we don’t just sponsor football—we invest in the future of our community. High school football is more than a game; it’s a way to build character, promote teamwork, and bring people together. We are proud to support Central Texas athletes as they grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Whether you’re rooting for China Spring, Robinson, or Midway, BK Ford is here to celebrate every touchdown and every victory.

Here at BK Ford, we're more than just a dealership. We're proud members of the Waco community, and that means investing in its future. That's why we're thrilled to continue our 87-year partnership with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) to support their incredible mechanic program. "Our tie to TSTC goes back to its very beginning when the Waco Chamber asked Jack Kultgen to help lead a committee with Earl Retter and John Connolly. Earl Retter, President of A&M, and John Connolly, the Governor of Texas, to transition the old base into a technical school. That's why the Automotive Center today is named after Jack Kultgen," BK Ford President Claire Kultgen-McDonald said With our shared history, BK Ford proudly contributed a vehicle to TSTC's mechanic program, and we're pleased to stand alongside Ford's own generous donation. While it might seem like just a car, it represents an opportunity for students to hone their skills on real-world technology, preparing them for fulfilling careers. Many of our technicians, including our President, Claire Kultgen-McDonald, proudly call TSTC their alma mater. They gained invaluable skills there, and now they use that knowledge to deliver exceptional service to our customers. That's one of the reasons why our recent vehicle donation to TSTC's mechanic program holds deep meaning. "We've been doing it for 87 years, and that's a huge part of who we are. Continuing to support technical education in our local communities, and also just grow young people to be involved in this industry. We need more technicians to take care of people and their cars," Kultgen-McDonald said. We believe in supporting initiatives that cultivate excellence. By partnering with TSTC, we're not just contributing to individual careers; we're investing in the future of the automotive industry. It's a future where skilled technicians like our TSTC graduates push boundaries, drive innovation and deliver exceptional service.

Giving Back This Holiday Season At BK Ford, we love giving back during the holiday season. This year, our team proudly partnered with Toys for Tots, contributing to their mission of delivering joy to underprivileged children across our community. Employees donated, businesses chipped in, and families united to brighten Christmas mornings for those in need. Join us in spreading Christmas cheer, whether through a toy donation, a helping hand, or simply sharing the joy. Every bit makes a difference!

Why BK Ford Supports High School Athletics At BK Ford, we proudly support high school athletics in Waco, Texas. We believe that sports play a vital role in shaping young lives and unifying the community. Physical, Social, and Psychological Benefits Sports offer a wide range of benefits for high school students, including: Physical health: Sports help students develop strong muscles and bones, improve their cardiovascular health, and maintain a healthy weight. Social skills: Sports teach students teamwork, cooperation, and how to compete in a healthy and respectful manner. Psychological well-being: Sports can help students boost their self-confidence, learn to cope with adversity, and develop resilience. more Supporting Local Schools BK Ford is committed to supporting local high school athletics. We sponsor a variety of teams, including China Spring, Robinson, University, Lorena, and Vanguard. We believe that our sponsorships help athletes, students, families, and the broader community come together. Community Engagement Through exciting events like pep rallies, athlete meet-and-greets, and sports clinics, BK Ford fuels community excitement and offers aspiring athletes valuable opportunities to learn from professionals. BK Ford's steadfast commitment to Waco's high school athletics underscores the dealership's belief in the transformative power of sports. BK Ford hopes to shape a brighter future for the community's young athletes.

Bird Kultgen Ford is proud to support the ESC Region 12 Technology Foundation as they get technology directly into the hands of Central Texas students. From providing tables and TV's, to drones and 3D printers, these grants make it possible for students to have a richer and more valuable learning experience. Our love of teachers, students, and future leaders inspires our commitment to their success in the classroom and beyond. more Bird Kultgen’s owners, Claire Kultgen McDonald and Mark Stewart, are products of local public schools, having attended Lorena HS and Midway HS respectively, and are proud to support other local students. The BK family is honored to serve the institutions that serve these students, and it is an added blessing that Region 12 happens to be our next-door neighbor here on Loop 340 in Waco. Thank you, ESC Region 12 Technology Foundation, for the opportunity to be a partner in this worthy endeavor. Delivery of the Check to Region 12

Breast Cancer Awareness Did you know one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? With breast cancer as the second most common cancer in American women, maintaining proper breast health is crucial. more Monitoring your breast health with self and yearly exams increases your chances of catching cancer early. Breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be smaller and less likely to have spread outside of the breast. That is why it is essential to know your body and monitor it closely so you can catch any abnormalities that may arise. What is BK Ford Doing to Help? During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bird Kultgen Ford is teaming up with Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest to raise awareness of the importance of breast health. For BK-Ford’s 86th anniversary, we are providing 86 free mammograms to women in need. Without insurance, mammograms can be costly, and with increased need in the Waco area, BK Ford wants to ensure no one ever sacrifices their health because of financial constraints. “We were inspired to be able to assist women who need our help while bolstering awareness that we cannot skip annual mammograms,” Claire Kultgen McDonald said, President at Bird Kultgen Ford. Visit our Breast Cancer Awareness page to learn more about proper breast health and the importance of yearly mammograms. If you need a donated mammogram, please call 254-202-4220 ( Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest can provide information on assistance).

BK Ford is so excited to announce we’ll be partnering with Meals on Wheels Waco through June 17th for the first ever “Be Cool with BK Fan Drive.” more Our friends at Meals on Wheels Waco do so much for the Waco community other than just deliver meals to seniors. They informed us one of the larger problems they have through the Texas summers is keeping seniors comfortable in their homes. Some of these seniors either don’t have a well functioning AC or simply don’t have AC at all. Every year, Meals on Wheels Waco collects Box Fans to deliver to seniors in our community in order to keep them as comfortable at home. BK is always looking for ways to give back to our Waco community! This year, our dealership is serving as a donation hub for fans, allowing Meals on Wheels to continue to serve their mission. In addition to collecting fans, we pledge to donate $20 per fan donated at BK Ford to Meals on Wheels Waco. We kicked off the giving by donating 30 fans ourselves! Now through June 17th, swing by, say hello, and drop off your fan in order to keep seniors cool this summer. Check out our Facebook Page and Instagram to keep up with our progress!

On Wednesday November 10th, Bird-Kultgen Ford celebrated their 85th anniversary. BK was established in 1936 by Jack Kultgen and Arthur Bird and is still family owned and operated. The dealership has grown to be the largest Ford dealership in Central Texas and is a trusted fixture in the Waco community. Current President Claire Kultgen McDonald shared, “ I would like to say thank you to all of the customers that have trusted us and allowed us to earn their business for over four generations. We are here to serve you. Additionally, to all of the wonderful and talented men and women that have worked on our team and been part of the Bird Kultgen family, thank you. But we aren’t done yet. The tradition of excellence that was established has provided a strong foundation for becoming the best Bird-Kultgen Ford we have ever been.” more Future Mark Stewart, who owns the dealership with Claire and runs the day to day operations as General Manager, is focused on BK’s future success. “ We are evolving to simplify the car buying process and offer an easy service experience to meet the needs of our customers. We are preparing now to sell and service electric vehicles and provide more advanced mobile repairs. Providing the best service to Central Texas requires our team to be the best. We will do this by continuing to provide a great work environment, world class training, and state of the art equipment and tools. This will allow us to provide the highest levels of service to our customers,” stated Mark. Mission and Charity Our BK mission is twofold. We believe we are called to serve the transportation needs of our community, to help them get work done and make lasting memories with their families, and we are called to give back to this great community and are honored to support many charities and nonprofits in the Waco area. In 2021, the dealership supported many local events and charities such as Youth at the McLennan County Agriculture Sale Raffling off a Mustang Convertible for Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry 100 free mammograms in October with Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Presenting Sponsor of the Chamber Waco Under 40 Awards Scholarships through TSTCs automotive department Fuzzy Friends Barking Ball Waco United Way History In 1936 Jack Kultgen and Arthur Bird began operating the Ford dealership located in downtown Waco on 5th Street. In 1947 they moved to Franklin Avenue and became one of the first buildings in Waco to offer air conditioning! In 1992, BK moved to its present location on the Motor Mile. The dealership has sold and serviced some of America’s most iconic vehicles. From Ford’s first truck, the Model TT, to the Model A, the launch of the F series in 1948, the 1954 Thunderbird, the iconic 1964 Mustang, the Taurus in 1985 which was the best selling vehicle in America with over 3 million sold, and the Explorer in 1990 which launched the SUV revolution. Presently, the dealership sells the best selling vehicle in America for the last 44 straight years, the Ford F-150.  They also sell exciting new products such as the electric Mustang Mach-E, the new Bronco, and the all Electric F-150 Lightning coming in 2022, which has already generated over 50 reservations. Jack Kultgen ran the dealership from the 1930s until the late 1980s. His grandsons, Peter and Edward Kultgen, joined in the 1970s and helped build and lead Bird Kultgen during the later half of the 20th century until Ed’s retirement in 2015 and Peter’s in 2021. Claire McDonald, Jack’s great granddaughter, joined the dealership in 2010, and Mark Stewart was adopted into the BK family as an owner in 2021. In Closing Together, Claire and Mark are dedicated to the continued success of the Bird Kultgen dealership by providing simple and easy service for their customers, a great work environment for their employees, and cultivating an even better Bird-Kultgen for the future.

For the second straight year, Bird-Kultgen Ford is teaming up with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Hillcrest to offer free mammograms to Central Texas women in need of breast cancer screening. This year’s campaign will kick off on Friday, October 1 at Bird-Kultgen Ford coinciding with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more Due to the overwhelming need in the Waco community, we decided to start the campaign earlier this year. You can read more about original campaign here. Bird-Kultgen Ford and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Hillcrest know that breast cancer screenings can save lives, and we are excited to partner up once again to offer mammograms to women in our community. For more information on Breast Cancer Awareness please visit our Breast Cancer Awareness page with important breast health tips or visit Baylor Scott & White's FAQ page. Awareness is half the battle!

The winner of the Shepherd’s Heart Car Raffle was drawn on September 4th, and the new owner was announced at Bird-Kultgen Ford on Friday, September 10th. more The lucky winner, Debra Romero, was surprised when she arrived at the showroom and was handed the keys to the 50th Anniversary Mustang Convertible. She was excited to be the winner and even more excited to be part of a fundraising campaign that helped raise money to feed hungry people. The mission of Shepherd’s Heart is to feed, clothe, empower, and advocate for families in need. Bird-Kultgen Ford enjoyed partnering with Shepherd’s Heart again this year to help the nonprofit raise over $47 K for their mobile food pantry. The raffle was a huge success, and BK Ford is grateful to have been a part of it. Special thanks to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. Your generosity and support were essential to the success of this campaign, and all proceeds will help Shepherd's Heart continue to fight hunger in Central Texas.

Bird-Kultgen Ford has once again partnered with Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry to raffle off a 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang; drawing will be held on September 4th, 2021. An interesting note is that the same car was raffled last year and the winner decided to sell it back to Bird-Kultgen to raffle it again and help the Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry raise money. This beautiful 2015 Mustang Convertible in Competition Orange will help raise funds to feed countless families in the Central Texas area. This is our third year to hold a raffle to benefit a non-profit in the Waco area. We love Waco and enjoy making it better year after year. more The purchase of one $25 raffle ticket enables Shepherd’s Heart to secure over 200 lbs of food for distribution, and one lucky person will drive away as the new owner of the Mustang Convertible. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the food pantry and allow them to continue to address hunger in and around Central Texas. That’s a WIN for everyone. Ticket prices vary depending on the number of tickets purchased. 1 Raffle Ticket: $25 5 Raffle Tickets: $100 15 Raffle Tickets: $250 35 Raffle Tickets: $500 Buy a raffle ticket and join Bird-Kultgen and Shepherd’s Heart and help feed Waco!! https://shepherdsheart.ourraffle.org/