Discuss This ArticleLas Vegas, NV, November 1, 2006 – Formula D has announced its partnership with the automotive charity, Cars 4 the Cause (C4TC). C4TC will have a booth at all Formula D events starting April, 2007 where, for $1.00, spectators will be able to enter the raffle for a chance to win a specially modified Nissan 240SX valued at $65,000. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS.(GYCA)
"AIDS is having such a negative effect on young lives," said Program Director, Roberto Trinidad. "We felt, since so many young people attend Formula D events, what better way was there to reach them with a message about a disease which affects our demographic so disproportionately while showing everyone that young people in the automotive industry care about what's going on around us enough to do something about it? It's a chance to fight one of the most devastating diseases of our time with the extra bonus of possibly winning a really hot car. Why not get involved?"
"Cars 4 the Cause support to young people working to end HIV and AIDS in their communities is an investment in the future of the world. Many people think that the AIDS crisis is over, when in fact over 6,000 young people are infected every single day by a preventable, treatable disease. As it destroys families, communities, and national economies, AIDS is something we can no longer choose to ignore." said program coordinator for (GYCA) Joya Banerjee.
The C4TC winning ticket will be drawn in October and the winner will be flown to the 2007 SEMA Show where he or she will be presented with the ultra-modified 240SX. The goal is to raise $250,000 for AIDS awareness. If Formula D will not be visiting a city near you, you can support youth AIDS awareness by entering online at www.cars4thecause.org. The purchase of a ticket automatically enters you into the raffle.
To get involved contact Roberto Trinidad 404-386-9485 roberto.trinidad@cars4thecause.org
About Formula D Drifting is a high-skill extreme motorsport where drivers slide their cars sideways at high speeds through a marked course. In 2003 the Formula Drift organization was created to bring the sport to American audiences; this year its Formula D championship series featured more than 50 professional drivers competing in seven events across the country. Formula D is the category leader for American drifting.
About Global Youth Coalition for HIV/AIDS GYCA is a youth-led, UNAIDS and UNFPA-supported alliance of 2500 young leaders and adult allies working in 100 countries worldwide. GYCA was initiated by young participants of the Barcelona and Bangkok International AIDS Conferences in 2002 and 2004, and continues to create opportunities for meaningful participation for young people all over the world.
About Cars 4 The Cause C4TC is a new model that was created to allow young people to give to charity and be part of a larger picture. Most youth we talk to these days say “they don’t give to charity because it doesn’t make a difference.” Cars 4 the Cause strives to let all youth participate in a high stakes vehicle raffle to raise monies for a cause that effects the youth.
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