Toy Rally....THANK YOU!! Some AMAZING records were broken!!

After the Toy Rally, I went home, collapsed from exhaustion, then took off Sunday morning for a week-long cruise to relax...... I just got back a few hours ago, and I wanted to once again say "THANK YOU" to EVERYONE who supported and participated in the 2011 “South Florida Exotic Car Toy Rally, to benefit Toys for Tots”!!

This year, we set some impressive records; over 200 exotic cars, over $21,000 in cash donations, and THREE truckloads of toys!!! YAAAYY!!! According to the Marines on site at the Toy Rally, we are now THE LARGEST single contributor to Toys for Tots in south Florida – even bigger than the boat parade!! This is an amazing accomplishment, and certainly makes a difference in a LOT of kid’s lives!!! And, THIS is what it is all about. We are SO fortunate, and despite all of the BS, agony, stress, work, a-holes, and effort to put this all together, it is amazing to know we make such a substantial difference in so many young lives.

As always, there are some specific sponsors and people that went ‘above and beyond’ to make it all happen:

*All of the volunteers the morning of the Toy Rally that ensured everyone was in the right place at the right time.
*Sgt. Edward Chaves-Velando along with BSO and Hallandale PD for once again organizing and providing an amazing escort.
*The Westin Diplomat resort and Spa Golf Club, for such a beautiful venue and breakfast.
*MAD Studios, for all of the print materials.
*Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale, for always providing whatever is necessary to ensure the event is a success, the BSO escort, raffle prizes, lunch, and more.
*Warren Henry Jaguar & Lamborghini Palm Beach, for providing the gift bags, such great raffle prizes, and a generous donation.
*The Collection, The Ferrari Club of America – Florida region, Boat Pix, Morlin Hospitality Management, and Watch-U-Want for their generous donations, and for being Gold and Platinum sponsors.
*Goodyear Tire, for donating a blimp ride that raised $1,200.
*Michael Vecellio, an unsung hero, who walked up at the Toy Rally and handed in a donation check for $2,000 ‘just because’.
*All of the Silver sponsors, for supporting and sponsoring the event.
*The USMC, for administering such a worthy charity, as well as for serving our country so that we are all free to enjoy such privileges of a day like the Toy Rally.
*And, certainly the guys behind the scenes that help get everything done……..the Toy Rally planning committee; Bill Brennan, Scott Houser, Robert Mathias, Scottie Saidel, and Sgt. Edward Chaves-Velando.
*Last, but certainly not least, all of YOU!!

Oh, and one HUGE thank you to the man upstairs, who gave me new found faith after clearing the rain away long enough to have spectacular weather!!

I truly hope everyone had a good time and sincerely appreciate your support!! If you have any pictures, please post them up here, and PLEASE burn a CD for me, so I can get them up on the Toy Rally website!! PLEASE!!

Once again, thank you for your support and participation! Happy Holidays!!

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