Athletic Boosters raising funds through test drives
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Ford’s Drive 4UR Community fundraiser is getting quite a workout in Maryville this summer.
Tri-State Ford Lincoln will be hosting a test drive fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 9 at the NorthwestCell parking lot, 1218 South Main Street in Maryville. The proceeds will go to benefit the Maryville Athletic Boosters, which president Tim Catlett said provides around $25,000 worth of items for athletic teams at Maryville Middle School and Maryville High School.
“In the past, we’ve provided wrestling mats and singlets for the wrestling team, new uniforms for the middle school basketball team, and some football gear,” Catlett said. “Most recently, we provided new gear bags for the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams.
“We also provided about $14,000 in improvements to the advanced fit facility which allowed the school to move it into the main building, which included funding for floors, some lifting bars, and an elliptical machine among other things. We also pay for the HUDL communication and filming software that the majority of teams use each year.”
Community and Customer Service Specialist Brandi Bonde noted that giving back is intrinsic to the values of not just Ford Motor Company, but to Tri-State Ford Lincoln owner Todd Hill.
“It’s really important to Todd to support the community,” Bonde said. “We do the test drive fundraisers around the area, but he also is involved with the Lions and other service organizations.
“It’s not just about selling cars. It’s about being there for the community to support it because of how much the community supports us.”
At this time, Bonde is unsure of the exact number and model of cars that will be available, but like with past fundraisers, there will be a varied selection of Ford vehicles including the F-150, the Escape, and the Fusion. It is also unclear at this time whether there will be a bonus car.
Each test drive will result in a $20 donation from Tri-State Ford Lincoln to the Maryville Athletic Boosters, up to $6,000. Catlett said the funds will go into the general account.
“There’s nothing specific at this time that the money we raise will be earmarked for,” Catlett said. “It all depends on what the needs are as they come up throughout the year for any sport at the middle and high school.”