Our Goal:
To assist those registered charities and non-profit organizations that are not supported by any government or other foundations funding and which have very low administrative expenses.

Our Dream:
To encompass the world and create a Friends of Ferrari program in every nation with the help of the millions of Formula 1 racing fans and the racing circuit family.

Our History:
While watching a Formula 1 Grand Prix Championship race in October 2001, Franco Corona, founder and President of the Friends of Ferrari decided to use the enthusiasm of Ferrari fans to raise money for a variety of charities.

Since then the Friends of Ferrari have held many fundraising events such as Mini-Grand Prix where children, aged 3 to 5 years, dressed in full racing colours of Team Ferrari drove the Ferrari Electric Racers. Seven of the cars were raffled off each year over the course of the Grand Prix season which runs from March through October. In addition Gala Luncheons were held at the end of each racing season. In 2003 some of the special guests who attended the luncheon were: Miss Perdita Felicien, World Champion; Mr. Mark McKoy, Olympic Champion; Mr. Andy Bathgate, Stanley Cup Champion.

In November 2003 Mr. Corona and a delegation of the Friends of Ferrari visited the Centro Dino Ferrari in Milan, Italy to present a donation in the amount of $43,000.00. The clinic, founded by Enzo Ferrari is one of the most important research centers in the world for the many diseases known under the name Muscular Dystrophy. The Friends of Ferrari has also generously supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada since 2002. Following the visit to the clinic the Friends of Ferrari delegation was invited for an official visit. to the Ferrari S.p.A. production facility and headquarters in Maranello, Italy

Many articles about the activities of the Friends of Ferrari have appeared in the Globe & Mail, The Vaughan Citizen, The Corriere Canadese, Lo Specchio, Vancouver View Magazine and Marco Polo News.

The fundraising efforts of the Friends of Ferrari have been acknowledged by many local, national and international leaders including: President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mr. Piero Ferrari son of Enzo Ferrari and Professor Nereo Bresolin Director of the Centro Dino Ferrari have also given their kind support to the Friends of Ferrari.

Friends of Ferrari raises funds for registered charitable and/or non-profit organizations. Donors receive official tax receipts for 100% of the donation. Friends of Ferrari has no employees only volunteers.

In 2004 a Very Special Event of was held on June 6 and 7, Jarno Trulli Formula 1 driver joined us in Toronto for a great weekend.  The first event was the Grand Prix of Newmarket.  Hundreds of fans attended and Jarno was our official race starter.  A private fund raising dinner was held on the Sunday evening and on Monday evening an Evening with Jarno Trulli was held.  Over 400 fans attended and enjoyed a great dinner and wine from Jarno's vineyard, Podere Castorani.

On Tuesday a private luncheon was held prior to Jarno leaving for the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix on June 13, 2004..

In 2005 we moved to Vancouver and began our efforts in British Columbia.  Wehave donated funds raised to the War Amps Champs Program and NAFTRA.

Our next donations will be to the Boys' and Girls Clubs of Vancouver and National Service Dogs.  Thanks to all of our volunteers who work so hard to make each event a success.  Thanks to all of the generous people who contribute to each event with time, goods and funds.

As of May 28, 2006 we have raised and donated $550,000.00 to a variety of charities.

On September 24, 2006 we completed the racing season with the 5th race, the Grand Prix of Canada.  This was a great season with sunny skies for every race.  All of the children who participated had a super time and we have received many letters of thanks from their parents.  The children are helping us raise money to help others and without them we could not meet our goals.  Thanks to our very generous sponsors.  Thanks to our volunteers.

The last event for 2006 will be a Gala Luncheon on October 22.

For the Spirit of Racing. For the Spirit of Our Children. For the Spirit of Charity.