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Triangle Italians 4th Annual Toy Drive, December 3rd

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  1. Owens84QV

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    #1 Owens84QV, Nov 5, 2011
    It's that time of the year again!!

    On Saturday December 3rd, the Triangle Italians will be hosting our 4th Annual Toy Drive for the Durham Rescue Mission.

    This is our opportunity to give the gift of generosity to those much less fortunate than ourselves. With your help, the kids at the Durham Rescue Mission can have a Christmas that most of us take for granted.

    The guidelines for a Christmas present are as follows:
    - Boys & Girls ages 12 and under
    - Please make sure the gift remains unwrapped

    Our plan for the morning will be as follows:
    - We will meet @ Brier Creek (our normal location) between 8:30 and 9:00AM
    - We will start lining up cars ~10:15 and leave the parking lot around 10:30. I'll be working with the Raleigh Police to get Lumley closed off so we can exit onto 540 as a group.
    - Our destination and toy drop-off point this year will be Mambo Italiano (http://mamboitalianonc.com/) in Apex.
    - The Durham Rescue Mission will have a truck @ Mambo and they will have donation receipts there if you need / want one.

    ** I will bring maps for our drive **

    For those in the Cary / Apex / Holly Springs / Fuquay area, we will be meeting @ Leith VW at 8:00AM, departing there around 8:15.

    A very sincere "thank you!" to everyone in advance for helping with this toy drive! We look forward to seeing everyone out there! You guys rock!

    Merry Christmas! Greg
     
  2. Owens84QV

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    #2 Owens84QV, Nov 17, 2011
    bump...
     
  3. Impervious

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    #3 Impervious, Nov 17, 2011
    So this is not a Ferrari specific event? Any guess on how many cars will show up?
     
  4. tamf328

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    #4 tamf328, Nov 18, 2011
    last year there was a huge turn out. Not all Ferrari....
    i think there are some pictures posted on this site somewhere.???
     
  5. Impervious

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    #5 Impervious, Nov 19, 2011
    Sounds like fun. Any pictures from previous years? I am definitely interested.
     
  6. Owens84QV

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    #7 Steelton Keith, Nov 20, 2011
    I will be there. thanks for organizing
     
  8. mlc

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    #8 mlc, Nov 20, 2011
    Hello Greg,

    The S2000 community will be there again this year. We have 25 cars so far and I am hoping for 30+.

    Really looking forward to it.

    Kevin
     
  9. Owens84QV

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    #9 Owens84QV, Nov 20, 2011
    Kevin...you guys are absolutely fantastic! I cannot wait for our drive. I'll be calling the Raleigh and Apex PD's tomorrow to get them all lined up!
     
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    #10 White Knight, Nov 21, 2011
    Greg,

    As Andrea and I are also committed to the FCI canned food event that day, is it possible for us to hand-off our toys to somebody before the caravan departs so we can continue up to Greensboro? With these cars, space may be limited, but we're trying to figure out the best way to support both events.
     
  11. Owens84QV

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    #11 Owens84QV, Nov 21, 2011
    Todd...absolutely. While we'd love to have you drive with us, your generosity is very much appreciated and also excited to see you guys drive to FCI to participate in thier event as well. We always have a "sleigh" designated for those who cannot make the drive, but have gifts. Let me know if I can pick up a donation receipt for you.
     
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    #12 Owens84QV, Nov 21, 2011
    OK...Raleigh PD contacted and email sent!
     
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    #13 DCNSX, Nov 27, 2011
    BUMP !!!

    Greg- I'm still on the fence. But bought the toys today. Need to make arrangements to get them to you if I can't make the drive.
     
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    #14 fchip, Nov 28, 2011
    Greg -

    I hope to pick up the 308 from the shop this week in time for the festivities on Saturday. The Roadscholar crew are putting the pieces back together right now. Katherine and I will work on a backup plan if the Fcar is not ready in time. See you Saturday.
     
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    #15 Owens84QV, Nov 28, 2011
    Howard...my week is open and if you can't make it (in selfishness...I hope you can!)...I'll meet you anywhere convenient. Cheers!
     
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    #16 Owens84QV, Nov 28, 2011
    Chip...very much looking forward to seeing the Italian lass in her new paint!
     
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    #17 ActionFigure, Nov 29, 2011
    The weather looks good for this... chilly with the top down but sunny!
     
  18. Owens84QV

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    #18 Owens84QV, Nov 29, 2011
    Yep! I was checking the weather yesterday and very happy it will be clear with some chill in the air. See you on Saturday!
     
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    #19 Steelton Keith, Nov 29, 2011
    Greg. Is clothing as welcome as toys for the kids? Any suggestions on what the Mission says the kids could really use/need? Thanks, keith
     
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    #20 Owens84QV, Nov 29, 2011
    Not sure about clothing...no one has ever asked! The only requirements the Mission has ever given us is Boy & Girls ages 12 and under...and the gift needs to be unwrapped.
     
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    #22 Steelton Keith, Dec 1, 2011
    Dear Greg and friends. We should have a beautiful day Saturday. I'd just like to share how great I felt after a toy shopping trip yesterday. Janet and I have no kids, nieces, nephews, etc., so I am a clueless rookie when it comes to kid shopping. I asked both the store employees and a couple of shoppers I saw with kids what to buy for kids under 12 and told them why I was buying. Everyone went out of their way to help. One shopper's 9 year old boy went right to a transformers car thing when I asked him what he'd want from Santa, so I bought a couple. Great charity we are supporting and I am very pleased to be a part of our group. Thanks, Keith
     
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    #23 Owens84QV, Dec 1, 2011
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    Keith...you rock!...seriously! I've donated my time @ The Durham Rescue Mission and I can tell you first hand how these kids will react when they unwrap a gift and see a Transformers toy under the packaging...they will freak out. These kids have nothing and the families are rebuilding themselves. My wife and I went out last night and did round #2 of toy shopping for these kids...I picked up some footballs, basketballs and some Hot Wheels car packs.

    You are awesome my friend. And yes, our Lord above is blessing us with a perfect day! I like the last description "Snowy Weather Arrives"...ya buddy!
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    #24 Owens84QV, Dec 2, 2011
    T-24 hours y'all!
     
  25. mlc

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    #25 mlc, Dec 2, 2011
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    Weather looks great for tomorrow.

    We are up to 30 cars and I am hoping for some stragglers to show as well. There are also several people that are coming NOT in any kind of "car" but just want to support the cause and get to check out some of the hardware. If everyone I have spoken to shows up we should be around 50 to 60 people. Some coming from Northern Virginia and Greenville, SC and several from the Charlotte area as well.

    See everyone at Brier Creek!!

    Kevin
     
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