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    2010

NEXT RACE SEPT. 12, 2010,  12:30 P.M.

WOODWARDS-CORDOVA STREET

August 22, 2010 Grand Prix of Italy

A slightly cloudy but very nice race day.  The 10 drivers in competition showed excellent sportsmanship and helped us donate a total of $15,000.00 to three different charities.

Valentino drove to First Place which qualified him to drive in our World Championship race in October.  Second place Marco also qualified for that race.  Third place was won by Cole. They all received a bottle of Friends of Ferrari “Champagne” and a trophy.

Team Member Roger made the Donations of $5,000 to:

 The Children’s Wish Foundation representative Tom Leslie; Boy’s & Girl’s Clubs of Greater Vancouver representative Sherry Grant; and David Ostro representing The Disabled Sailing Association of B.C.

Thank you to our drivers’ managers  Sherry, Terry and Rosa.

The Canadian Tire bike was won by Carmen, a very happy little girl.

As in every Grand Prix each driver received a Grand Prix  Medal and a Ferrari bag of presents to thank them for helping us raise funds to help others.

Here are photos of the day.

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JULY 25, 2010  Photos and news to appear soon

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GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY - JUNE 27

In spite of the cold and rain the Friends of Ferrari have again

entranced those present with the Grand Prix of Germany, the

second race event of the 2010 Championship.

 As in every event, the grand prize of the day was a bike

donated by Canadian Tire won by Rowan a very happy boy.

The principal reason we hold these events is to help the most

in need, Mr. John Nicolaou, one of our most important sponsors,

presented donations to Mrs. Suzanne Spencer of the Queen

Alexandra Foundation-Jeneece Place-$5,000.00; Carolyn Tuckwell,

President of the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of Greater Vancouver-

$5,000.00; David Ostro, Manager, Disabled Sailing Association of

B.C.-$5,000.00; and Maria-Green Andreolli, Co-Chair of Edith

McDermott ElementaryP.A.C.-$2,000.00.

With these donations the Friends of Ferrari have donated over

$1,500,000.00 to 42 different organizations, especially those which

help children.

Our next event will be July 25, 2010, the Grand Prix of Brazil, at

1:00 p.m., together with the Exotic Automobile Show at the Italian

Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver. 

Please note that we are still accepting applications (which you will find

on our “Events” page) for children 3-5 years old.

GRAND PRIX of GERMANY RACE SPONSORS:

 Ocean Park Mechanical        Newway Group

Talee Lumber                            West Pacific

National Concrete                     Columbus Meats

Ledcor Construction                 Pacific Doors

ECM Espresso Machines       PEJA Management Inc.

DRIVERS:

Nicholas 1st,   Zackary 2nd,  Paolo 3rd 

Hailey-Rocco-Sara-Ellen-Rowan-Kathryn and Carmen

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 MAY 30,  GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN

The first race of the season was a great success.  After weeks

 of heavy rain the heavens graced us with a dry afternoon.  All

 of the drivers were eager to get on the track and show that they

 were real professionals.   The drivers helped us to raise a lot of

money which we were happy to donate to some very deserving

organizations.

Boys’ & Girls Clubs of  Greater Vancouver volunteers were the

drivers’ managers .  A big thanks to Carolyn Tuckwell , President,

 for her continued support.

Donations were made to

CKNW  Orphans Fund –

Italian Cultural Centre -  Mr. Walter Picco, Treasurer

North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association –

 Dr. Kim Munich, Director

 DRIVERS –

 DANI,    LEILANI,    MATTHEW,   RYAN, DARYL,  TRISTAN,  MARCO 

MATTEO (1),   MICHAEL,    MATTEO (2)

 CANADIAN TIRE BIKE – WINNER:  MICHAEL

 Grand Prix of Spain

1ST  RYAN,     2ND   MICHAEL,    3RD   DARYL

SPONSORS

 Ocean Park Mechanical,    Newway Group,

Talee Lumber,  West Pacific,  

National Concrete     Columbus Meats,   

Ledcor Construction,      Pacific Doors,  

ECM Espresso Machines,PEJA Management Inc.  

CANADIAN TIRE                  

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APRIL 24, 2010

On Saturday, April 24 a special Team Member of Friends of Ferrari,

the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, inaugurated the 2010 fund raising

campaign. Their music delighted everyone attending.
The crowd of boys and girls enjoyed sitting in the race cars

placed inside the Great Hall of the Italian Cultural Centre and

dreamed of future races. A special draw was held for all the kids

who were present. The prize was a Canadian Tire bike and Anthony

held the winning number.
Refreshments were donated by Claudio and Lydia Ranallo of

Dario La Piazza Restaurant. Volunteers; Nicola, Tony and Marco

provided invaluable help to make the day a success.
Friends of Ferrari World Champion 2009 Lola and 2008 World

Champion Cameron assisted Jeneece Edroff the “Penny Girl”

as she cut the ribbon opening the season. Her parents, Angie

and Denis Edroff also attended the event.
Jeneece has raised over $1,500,000.00 for Variety Village because

of the help she and her family have received from them, since she

was first diagnosed with NF at the age of three.
Now Jeneece is working hard to raise funds for her dream of a

home- away- from- home, JENEECE PLACE, where children and

their parents can stay during the time the children are undergoing

medical treatments. It will open sometime in 2011.
Friends of Ferrari presented a donation of $10,000.00 for Jeneece

Place, to Mrs. Joy Spence-Barry, President and CEO of

Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and Jeneece

“the Penny Girl” Edroff.
Please note on your calendar that the first race of the season

will be onMay 30, at the Italian Cultural Centre, 1:00 p.m.
Driver Applications are available on the “Events” page.

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We met some past olympians at the Casa Italia during the 2010 Winter Olympics

FEBRUARY

When Lydia and Claudio Ranallo of Dario La Piazza Restaurant learned of

the Earthquake in Haiti they decided to do something to help.  As long time

members of the Friends of Ferrari they decided to donate the proceeds of all

of the Lunches and Dinners for one day.  Their staff decided to donate their

time for the full day.  Other members of the Friends of Ferrari joined in and

on February 2 we made a donation of $10,000.00 to the

Salvation Army Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.  The Salvation Army is

now providing food, water, shelter, schools to 20,000 Haitians.  

Photo:  Marco Agostini, Suzann & Franco Corona and Lydia & Claudio Ranallo present

the donation to Major Brian Venables of the Salvation Army.

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DECEMBER 2009

We are so happy to learn that Michael Schumacher,

7 Times Formula 1 World Champion will return to the track

in 2010. 

We shall be cheering him on to more victories even though

he will not be driving for the Ferrari Team.   

There is no one like Michael. 

Our Thanks to Michael for all his years of support.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

The Friends of Ferrari were invited to attend the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children, Donor Appreciation Tea at Government House in Victoria, B.C., given by the Honorary Patron, His Honour, The Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

His Honour told us a wonderful story about the importance of helping our fellow man and being generous to those in need.

Franco and Suzann Corona met His Honour and Franco presented him with the Friends of Ferrari Year Book. 

During the Tea they were introduced to Miss Jeneece Edroff “The Penny Girl” and her parents.

We send our thanks to The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and Mrs. Joy Spencer-Barry, President and C E O., for a wonderful afternoon.

OCTOBER 25, 2009   GALA LUNCHEON- FRIENDS OF FERRARI DAY

We closed the season with a fantastic gala luncheon at the Italian Cultural Centre Banquet Hall.  Roger drove his Ferrari into the hall and the champion and two finalists drove their mini Ferraris into the hall and parked beside Roger's.  Tony Parsons was our emcee for the afternoon and as always did a wonderful job.  The drivers each received some special Ferrari gifts.  The Deputy Mayor proclaimed it to be Friends of Ferrari Day.

Total Dollars Raised and Donated is now $1,257,000.00

Over the years we have helped over 42 different charitable groups. 

Below you will see photos of the happy celebration.

  2009 WORLD CHAMPION

LOLA

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SPECIAL THANKS TO SILVIA :

SILVIA IS A VERY SPECIAL LADY WHO HAS BEEN HELPING THE FRIENDS OF FERRARI FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. WITHOUT HER SUPPORT WE COULD NOT HAVE HAD SOME OF OUR DREAMS COME TRUE. SILVIA IS NOW EMBARKING ON A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH SILVIA. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN.

ALL OF OUR KIDS, OUR TEAM MEMBERS, SPONSORS AND FRANCO AND I WISH YOU AND YOURS ALL THE VERY BEST. Suzann Corona

JUNE 21, GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY

Special Guests - Judge R. Roberti and Cav. Ezio Bortolussi

The second race of the season was wonderful. All of the Drivers and Parents followed all of our suggestions and rules. The Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Greater Vancouver sent their volunteer Calvin Olafson and Executive Director Carolyn Tuckwell joined us as well.

  List of Sponsors: Newway Group, Talee Lumber, Mondial Developments,  Ocean Park Mechanical, Moscone Landscaping, ECM Espresso, West Pacific, Danny Luongo, Leone International, Crescent View

We were happy to make donations to:

-North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association –

-Mount Pleasant Family Centre -

- Ridge Meadows Child Development Society, for an adapted bike for a child-

- MPS

In one of semi-final races when the drivers arrived at the finish line it was an absolute tie so they continued racing for another lap in order to have a winner. That race was between Lola and Marcantonio and Lola won.

DRIVERS: JACKSON, LUIE,  MARCANTONI0,  MATTEO,  ETHAN,  LOLA,   ELIANA, ALESSANDRO,  MASON,  ELIAS

Presenters of the donations were Kimberly and Cav. Ezio Bortolussi, and Judge R. Roberti. 

WINNERS: 1st ETHAN, 2nd LOLA, 3rd LUIE

The CANADIAN TIRE BIKE WAS WON BY MARCANTONIO

SPECIAL NEWS

In April Cameron the Friends of Ferrari World Champion and his family were given the special gift of a trip to Maranello with Franco Corona , President of Friends of Ferrari.

As you can see by the photos everyone had a wonderful time.

MAY 24, 2009- GRAND PRIX of SPAIN

The first race was a great start to our 2009 season. We welcomed a new Team Member – Canadian Tire and all our volunteers worked hard to make the beautiful sunny day a success.

RACE SPONSORS: NEWWAY GROUP, TALEE LUMBER, TED NEWELL, COLUMBUS MEATS, MOSCONE LANDSCAPING, MONDIALE DEVELOPMENTS, GLOBAL CONCRETE, N C A, 

WEST PACIFIC, CROWNING ENTERPRISES

DRIVERS: CALEB, SAM, ANTONIO MORRIS, ISABELLA, MATTEO, ANTONIO DAVID MAXIMILIAN, JOSHUA , JACK, FRANK

 WINNERS: 1st -Antonio M,  2nd Antonio D., 3rd Matthew

Each driver received a Grand Prix of Spain Medal and a special Ferrari gift bag

 Winner of Canadian Tire Bike Antonio M.

 A donation was made to the Italian Cultural Centre

OFFICIAL OPENING

APRIL 24, 2009

CAMERON the 2008 Champion helped us to open the racing season on April 25 at the Italian Cultural Centre.  We made donations to the Queen Alexandra Childrens' Foundation,  OWL -Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitaion Centre, and the ABBRUZO EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND.

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                            Thank you Michael.  Forza Ferrari!

Winner of the Grand Prix of Monaco, Renault F1 Driver Jarno Trulli and Friends of Ferrari Founder, Franco Corona on the starting grid at the Grand Prix of York.

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