Take a spin Saturday, help disabled vets: Capital Ford hosts Drive 4UR Community at Carson Mall
Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle this Saturday at Carson Mall in Carson City and help local disabled American veterans. For every test drive taken, Ford Motor Company through Capital Ford in Carson City will donate $20 to the Disabled American Veterans local chapter for a total of $6,000.
The DAV And Capital Ford have teamed up for the fundraising event to assist disabled veterans. Funds raised will go to the Reno Veteran's Guest House, The Northern Nevada Veteran's Home to support local veterans.
The event is 9 a.m. to noon at the Carson Mall, 1313 South Carson Street.
The Ford Drive 4UR Community is a spinoff of the Drive4 UR School program that began in 2007 as a way for Ford to give back to communities across the country.
The idea was simple: Test-drive a Ford vehicle from a local dealership, get money for your school. The success of the school program inspired the launch of Drive 4UR Community, allowing Ford dealers to partner with nonprofit organizations as well.
Thousands of events and $35 million in donations later, participants are still test driving for a cause that they — and Ford — are equally passionate about.
Local Ford dealerships and community organizations have been partnering since 2012 to generate $20 donations per valid test-drive, up to $6,000.
Capital Ford has been doing the Drive 4UR School program for many years, said Heidi Aiazzi, Internet Manager for Capital Ford.
"This is the first Drive 4UR Community and we would be grateful if you could take a moment out of your day to attend," said Aiazzi. "We are passionate about this event and what the funding provides. This event will be in support of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 (our local chapter) and we cannot think of a more deserving group."
This is not a selling event, said Aiazzi. "We just need you behind the wheel. All proceeds go to DAV Chapter 7."
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