Rice Ford Hosts Drive-4-Ur School Fundraiser
Rice Ford Lincoln Mercury Inc. in Warsaw is teaming up with Warsaw Community High School to make a difference in students lives. The company will be hosting the “Drive-4-Ur School Program” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to help raise up to $6,000 for the school corporation.
The event, which will take place at the high school, will allow individuals to test drive 10, new and different Ford models – including Focuses and Infusions. For every test drive, Rice Ford will donate $20 to WCHS capping off at a $6,000 donation.
According to Bob Sullivan, sales manager at Rice Ford Lincoln Mercury, the event raised over $6,000 last year once bonuses were added to the initial drive total. Due to the varying needs of schools, Ford Motor Company will grant the school executive power in deciding which programs to apply the donated funds.
“The event has a lot of residual effects,” said Sullivan. “The publicity and the goodwill really carries the event. Rice Ford pays the cost of gas, insurances and plating the vehicles. We have spent approximately $700 to $1,000 on advertising, all the kids have to do is come and help staff the event. This takes the burden off the kids to fund raise. They can enjoy their time being a kid.”
Sullivan said Rice Ford will be featuring a variety of models at the event that teachers, coaches, parents and anyone over the age of 18 interested may drive. There is no cost or obligation to purchase any vehicle by driving a car at the event and Sullivan said the only thing a person must give is their information to be eligible to drive the vehicle. He also invites drivers who would like to to explore more vehicle options to visit their dealership, located at 436 W. 250 N., Warsaw, for a full selection.
Dan Rice, owner of Rice Ford Lincoln Mercury Inc., advocates the event. According to Rice, “I’ve been a dealer for over 28 years in Warsaw. This is one of the best events we’ve ever been involved with in the community. I am looking forward to continue to do it and helping the school raise up to $6,000.”