| Author | Message | ||
| Michael Vaughan (Vanimal)
New member Username: Vanimal Post Number: 46 Registered: 3-2003 |
I agree, a most noble gesture and a wonderful job on the tribute, it will have a place near my 348 as Jens was the most helpful enthusiastic man I have met in many years. | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
New member Username: Wax Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2003 |
Make-a-wish is represented throughout several nations. Per Andrewg's thoughtful query, Germany is not one of them, however Austria and Belgium are part of the following rosters: http://www.wish.org/home/findus_international.htm Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium South; Belgium Vlaanderen; Canada; Chile; Costa Rica; Denmark; France; Greece; Hong Kong; India; Ireland; Israel; Japan; Korea; Mexico; New Zealand; Panama; Philippines; Singapore; Switzerland and Liechtenstein; Taipei, Taiwan; The Netherlands; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom http://www.wish.org/home/findus.htm United States Per Terry's equally thoughtful point, here is the US site for MDA: http://www.mdausa.org/ According to the American Institute of Philanthropy, http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html#health which measures how well donated dollars are spent, the following grades have been extended to these particular charities for Terminally Ill. Grade / Terminally Ill Foundation B Make-A-Wish Foundation of America A- Starlight Children�s Foundation A Sunshine Foundation To that end, there is: A� Muscular Dystrophy Association An informative read: Wise Giving to Charities http://www.heartsandminds.org/articles/wisegive.htm You're doing the right thing with your hearts, minds and funds. | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 405 Registered: 4-2003 |
Make a Wish sounds good to me... | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Junior Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 245 Registered: 9-2002 |
Great, just thought I'd check | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2364 Registered: 1-2002 |
Andrew, I believe they operate world-wide. | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Junior Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 243 Registered: 9-2002 |
The make a wish thing sounds good, do they operate in England or Germany (Jens was from Germany wasnt he?) if they don't then maybe split the money between make a wish and a European counterpart (I'll find out who does the same thing in the UK) | ||
| Terry (Dogue)
Member Username: Dogue Post Number: 369 Registered: 9-2001 |
Dino Ferrari died of Muscular Distrophy and that is the official charity of the FCA, my vote would be for either MDA or Make A Wish. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 924 Registered: 12-2001 |
Make a Wish. | ||
| Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
Member Username: 53345 Post Number: 500 Registered: 3-2003 |
That`s it Dave, brilliant idea! | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 490 Registered: 12-2001 |
Make A Wish is worldwide. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 4288 Registered: 9-2001 |
sounds good, are they world wide? | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2169 Registered: 7-2001 |
Add my vote to Make a Wish. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5753 Registered: 12-2000 |
I like Make-A-Wish, they often times meet the request of kids wanting to ride in a Ferrari. | ||
| Terry L (Terrykarr)
Junior Member Username: Terrykarr Post Number: 181 Registered: 12-2002 |
Make-A-Wish, good choice! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1656 Registered: 7-2002 |
I've attended several of thier charity functions in Dallas. Actually bought my wife's wedding band there. A friend of mine has some art work by a kid that has since died. Very moving stuff. Some of the kids want computers, trips to disneyland, rides in ferraris or to learn to cook. If this money could make just one of those wishes come true that would be a good thing. | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2002 |
Make a Wish Foundation sounds good to me. | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 488 Registered: 12-2001 |
I think we already have a winner. The Make-A-Wish foundation is an outstanding choice. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1655 Registered: 7-2002 |
Good choice Dave. I like them too. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2359 Registered: 1-2002 |
Ken, Make-A-Wish Foundation. Allow numerous terminally-ill kids to realize a few of their dreams like Jens & Amar did so enthusiastically. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2492 Registered: 4-2002 |
KEN MAYBE A FAVORITE CHARITY OF JENS OR AMAR OR THEIR FAMILIES?? MAAYBE TAKE 15.00 OUT OF THAT AND GET YOUR SIDEBURNS CLIPPED  GOOD JOB ON THIS TRAGIC SITUATION BRUCE | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 487 Registered: 12-2001 |
We have about $1,900 left over from the Jens and Amar tribute collection. I exchanged e-mails with Wolfgang in Germany and he thinks that the board members should decide what to do with the left over money. This may be asking for trouble since we all have our varied opinions So, what should we do with the money? Maybe make a donation to MADD or SADD? (these are good causes even though the accident was not alchohol related) Any other automotive non-profits that would be good? |