[HILL COUNTRY] Make-A-Wish drives 4/23

maranelloman · Feb 15, 2005

As many of you remember, back in 2003, the Hill Country folks, in conjunction with Ferrari-Maserati of San Antonio (FMOSA), did a Make-A-Wish benefit that entailed Ferrari owners (and a few other folks) giving short rides in their cars to member sof the general public who purchased tickets: $20 for a 10 minute ride, and more for longer rides. All the money went to Make-A-Wish Foundation. There was radio & TV coverage of the event, which was staged at FMOSA's new dealership location. There were San Antonio police directing traffic & "watching over" us. And, in fact, the event was oversold: we had to halt ticket sales in order for those of us giving the rides to catch our breaths & enjoy a nice lunch provided by FMOSA.

We wanted to do a 2004 version, but scheduling conflicts interfered.

Nevertheless, we WILL be doing this event this year, on Saturday April 23rd, at FMOSA. We hope to do it a little differently, starting a little earlier in the morning, breaking for lunch courtesy of FMOSA, and then resuming rides for part of the afternoon, in order to satisfy more attendees.

Please put this date on your calendars (it conflicts with the Las Vegas Scuderia Rampage, but that cannot be helped). We want ot get as many Ferraris there as possible, offer a lot of rides, thrill a lot of people, and raise A LOT of money for Make-A-Wish, a truly great cause.

jknight · Feb 15, 2005

Sounds like a very worthwhile event and lots of fun. Hope it's a great success again! Unfortunately, that's Imola and the San Marino GP for us.

Carol

maranelloman · Feb 15, 2005

jknight said:

Sounds like a very worthwhile event and lots of fun. Hope it's a great success again! Unfortunately, that's Imola and the San Marino GP for us.

Carol
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The Imola race is Sunday. Our event is Saturday. You can make it!!!

Seth · Feb 15, 2005

badass, if i tell my friends about this the tickets will be sold out so damn fast.... i'll be there for sure

Llama · Feb 15, 2005

Where do I sign up? =)

Ferrariman355 · Feb 15, 2005

great idea....ivana humpalot when can you buy the tickets and when will there be more info on this event???cant wait...

jknight · Feb 16, 2005

maranelloman said:

The Imola race is Sunday. Our event is Saturday. You can make it!!!
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Yeah but . . . a slight commute problem exists . . . we'll be in Italy.

Mr. Murphy plays havoc with calendars! It seems that some weekends little or nothing on the sked and others find you drawing straws to see where you go. Solution to the problem would be to make more weekends!

We were talking last night about the event and if we were going to be here, we'd definitely head down the road to SAT to participate. The purpose of the event is wonderful. Along similar lines, eons ago I did horse related stuff with the Ronald McDonald kids and to be able to help those terminal youngsters smile and be happy sure did make my day.

Again, best of luck and may you raise bushel-baskets of dollars for a great cause.

Carol

maranelloman · Feb 16, 2005

Thanks, Carol.

Llama, I responded to your PM.

Ferrarikid, we will likely sell rides at the event itself, at the dealer, as we did before.

I will post more details as we get closer to 4/23.

jknight · Feb 16, 2005

Great cause. Sure wish we could attend. Maybe another event in the fall?
John

LightGuy · Feb 19, 2005

Bump this to keep it current, great cause.

maranelloman · Feb 20, 2005

LightGuy said:

Bump this to keep it current, great cause.
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Good point, David. Thanks!

348 spy · Feb 20, 2005

I WILL BE THERE.

LightGuy · Mar 9, 2005

I WISH someone would bump this.

Caro Mio Cavallino · Mar 22, 2005

This event is gonna be great! FOSA is gearing up and getting the word out, and they are working on a flier that can be put up on bulletin boards, etc...so if you'd like one and know of a great place to advertise, just stop by and ask for one!

If you can't make it...you can always just give a nice donation.

F1-Filly · Mar 30, 2005

Do we have any details yet? What time should be be there?

maranelloman · Mar 30, 2005

For Immediate Release:

SAN ANTONIO, TX: Have you, or someone you know, ever wanted to know what it was like to ride in a real Ferrari? April 23rd, from 9am until 1pm, is your chance to do just that, and support the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the same time. The Ferrari Club of America Texas Hill Country Chapter and Ferrari/Maserati of San Antonio will be joining forces to once again raise awareness and will donate 100% of the money raised to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The day will include once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for adults and children, 36 inches and taller, to get up close and personal with the ever-elusive Ferrari. Ferrari owners, belonging to the Ferrari Club of America Texas Hill Country Chapter, and their vehicles will be on site to give 10-minute personal rides to each attendee who donates $10 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and longer rides will be available for greater donations. For attendees with disabilities, special provisions will be made to ensure they will enjoy their Ferrari event, as well. If you or your child is 411 or shorter, please bring a booster seat to ensure safety during the ride. The Make-A-Wish Ferrari Drive will take place at Ferrari/Maserati of San Antonio, located at 15423 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249 and will be held from 9am until 1pm. For more information, please contact Carrie at 210.341.2800, toll-free 1.800.234.3466 or email at [email protected].

Ferrariman355 · Mar 30, 2005

Can't wait, this is going to be really great!

TexasMike · Mar 30, 2005

Great idea and great cause. I will definitely be there.

Caro Mio Cavallino · Apr 6, 2005

Gotta bump this up, again! We're getting a LOT of interest in it; have already had a few calls about it and seen it posted a couple websites.

Caro Mio Cavallino · Apr 15, 2005

Wanna hear something really cool? At least one "Wish Family" is going to be there that day, and another "Wish Kid" out of Laredo is trying to confirm if he can attend or not. We'll be able to meet the kiddos we are trying to support!

Also, there will be a discount on everything in the boutique that day...so if you've had your eye on a die-cast model, cap, or anything else in there...that would be the perfect day to make it yours!

Hope to see you all there! Saturday, April 23rd from 9am until 1pm!

khayes · Apr 15, 2005

I am taking my car and am looking forward to the event. See you all next Saturday morning.

alexWS6 · Apr 15, 2005

I'll be there

F512M · Apr 15, 2005

You guys rock. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an awesome charity. It is good to see fellow Ferrari owners donating their cars and time to such a worthy cause. Hats off to you all. I would join you guys but my car is having an electrical issue at the moment, and I will not be in town that weekend. Good luck. I hope the event is a success.

Jeremy

Jagbuff · Apr 20, 2005

I am going to try to make it - Since MM is banned I'll keep an eye on email for details - who from Austin is going to attend?

Caro Mio Cavallino · Apr 20, 2005

I know there is a pretty good sized list of people driving down from the Austin area. You will not be alone.

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