Royal Ford recently presented the Yorkton Regional High School with a $1900 cheque, and the Yorkton United FC Soccer Club with a $2900 cheque.
Royal Ford and Yorkton and area residents raised the funds at two recent test-drive events, as part of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited's Drive One 4 UR School/Community program.
For each of the more than 90 people who test-drove a Ford vehicle at for the Yorkton Regional High School event, and the more than 140 people who test-drove a vehicle at the Yorkton United FC Soccer event this fall, Royal Ford and Ford of Canada donated $20, with funds going towards supporting extra-curricular activities at the school and the ongoing work of the Soccer Club.
"This is such a great program, because it really allows us to help community groups raise significant funds, quickly and easily. We're really pleased to be able play a role in making a difference for all these organizations that do so much for so many in our community," said Terry Ortynsky, owner Royal Ford.
"We want to say a very special thank-you to Royal Ford for offering us this event. The funding raised in the event was really a God-send. It will allow us to pay for equipment and program costs for the community soccer program, which benefits so many youth in and around Yorkton," said Thor Berge , Sponsorship Director, Yorkton United FC Soccer Club.
