FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marc Bochicchio
July 15, 2012 704 819 6725
Marc @keithhawthorneauto.com
TAKE THE WHEEL WITH FORD: Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont AND LOCAL COMMUNITY TO RAISE AS MUCH AS $10,000 FOR South Point High School.
-Exciting test-drive fundraising event will generate much-needed money for the High School Band, helping students in the local community.
Belmont, NC –Across the United States, there are vital arts, music and sports programs that are being cut annually due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Today’s youth are missing out on extremely valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their interests, as well as the chance to have a little fun! Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont wants to keep these opportunities available for our local students at South Point High School.
Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont is bringing Ford Motor Company’s Drive One 4 UR School program to the Belmont community in an effort to raise up to $10,000 for South Point High School. For every person who takes the wheel and test-drives a new Ford vehicle at South Point High School on August 18, 2012, Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont and Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to South Point High School Band Program. The funds will be used to pay for the high costs of competitions, instruments and uniforms.
“We know funding for school programs is hard to come by, and we want to do our part to help make sure these programs remain available,” said Keith Hawthorne, Dealer Principal at Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont. “We’re excited to raise money for South Point High School Band.”
The event, which will be held from 10am to 5pm, will feature the many vehicles from Ford’s impressive line-up. “Whether you are looking to test out our larger vehicles, like the Explorer or F-150, or are more interested in a smaller sedan, like the Focus, we will be able to put you behind the wheel of your favorite Ford vehicle,” said Scott Baucom General Manager Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont. Dealership staff on site will be able to assist with all Ford vehicles and provide additional information about each vehicle available for test-drive.
Since the start of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program in 2007, more than $9 million in donations have been generated for high schools nationwide.
To participate in this exciting event and get behind the wheel of your favorite Ford vehicle, please visit South Point High School between 10am and 5pm on August 18,, 2012 .
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household. All test-drive will last approximately 7-10 minutes.
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.