With the help of a local dealership Saskatchewan dealers raise $90,380 in much needed funding for local programs and activities.
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited continued its successful Drive One 4 UR School and Drive One 4 UR Community programs in Canada, including in Yorkton, to raise funds for worthy schools and community organizations. The program, which began in April 2010, has raised more than $1 million benefiting more than 375 academic and local organizations across Canada.
Each event was unique in that they brought local elements like a BBQ, carwash, sports celebrities, bands, dance squads and more to add to the excitement and encourage community support. Some of the end uses of the funds include sports equipment, mission trips, housing projects, musical instruments, food for the hungry, mentorship for youth at risk and park renovations.
Through this initiative, Saskatchewan community members had the opportunity to raise up to $6,000 for each local school or community organization that participated by test driving a Ford or Lincoln vehicle during 23 one-day events across the region in 2011. Ford of Canada and Saskatchewan dealerships, who pledged $20 for every person from a unique household who test drove a Ford or Lincoln vehicle at Drive One 4 UR School and Community events, donated a total of $90,380 for local schools and community organizations this year.
"We are proud of the impact this program has had in bringing together community members to support their students and neighbours in Saskatchewan," says Gerald Wood, Ford Motor Company of Canada General Manger for Western Canada. "The commitment of Ford of Canada and Saskatchewan dealers to give back to its communities will continue in 2012."
Local participants in 2011 included Yorkton Minor Football which raised $3,180 and Yorkton Harvest AAA Hockey which raised $3,640. Ford and Lincoln dealers across Saskatchewan are looking forward to the program's third year and building upon two solid years of successful fundraising.
Ford of Canada's Drive One 4 UR School and Community programs, in conjunction with local dealerships, will continue to partner with eligible schools and community organizations to raise money in 2012.
2011 Summary
Ford of Canada and Ford dealers hosted more than 330 events in 2011 to benefit local schools and community organizations, raising more than $1 million to date for schools and community organizations across Canada.
In Saskatchewan Ford of Canada and Saskatchewan dealers hosted 23 events this year, which raised $90,380 for Saskatchewan schools and community organizations
In Yorkton Terry Ortynsky's Royal Ford teamed up with Yorkton Minor Football and Yorkton Harvest AAA Hockey to raise $6,820 for Yorkton community programs in 2011.
