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2010
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


Gifts for the champion and finalists

Charities which will benefit from the Gala Luncheon proceeds.

Vancouver Police Pipe Band

Friends of Ferrari Team Member Tony Parsons

Menu with Drivers on Cover
Tony, John & Suzann
Team Member Roger Champion Lola with Trophy


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Grand Prix of Canada – September 27, 2009
A perfect sunny day for racing ended our 2009 fund raising year. Each of the drivers had placed first or second in the 5 previous races and they were ready to drive their very best for the championship. The photos tell the story of the day.
Drivers: Sam, Antonio D., Ethan, Anthony, Ilias, Antonio M., Sahand, Zachary, Lola Winners: 1st Lola – World Champion 2009 2nd Sam 3rd Sahand Winner of Canadian Tire bike – Lola Sponsors: Newway Group, Talee Lumber, Mondiale Developments, Ocean Park Mechanical, Ivan Harmatny, M & O Production, Kirk Chen, West Pacific, Sannio Holdings, La Piazza Restaurant Volunteers: Lisa, Mellisa Z., Sherry, Mellisa L., Rosa, Nicola, Tony, Alfonso, Marco, John, Eionisio, Victor, David Donations: Italian Cultural Centre -President Joe Finamore Kids Help Phone- Lauren Davies War Amp Champs
All donations were presented by Roger Hendrix




CAMERON- CHAMPION 2008 PASSES TROPHY TO LOLA 2009 CHAMPION
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WOODWARDS GRAND PRIX SEPT 13, 2009
Racing in the streets of Vancouver, BC is a special treat for everyone. This was the 3rd year that we have enjoyed this racing venue. Our official race starter was Geoff Meggs, Councilor of City of Vancouver. Everyone had a joyous time.
Thanks to the Vancouver Auxillary Police who kept us all safe.
Drivers: MATTEO M. JOHN PAUL
JACK SAM
LYRA JACKSON
SIMONE OLIVIA
ANTHONY ANDREW
WINNERS: 1ST, SAM, 2 ANTHONY, 3RD JACKSON
They each received trophies and Friends of Ferrari “champagne”
CANADIAN TIRE BIKE : Won by SAM

Each driver received a medal and Ferrari Gift Bag.
SPONSORS: Newway Group, Talee Lumber, Ivan Harmatny,
Landrock Group, M & O Production, Ocean Park Mechanical,
BRP Forming, West Pacific Construction, Embassy Developments,
La Piazza Rest.
DONATIONS to : STRATHCONA HEALTH SERVICES
BLADE RUNNERS
VANCOUVER POLICE PIPE BAND


 
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AUGUST 23, 2009
The Friends of Ferrari held the Grand Prix of Italy on Sunday, at the Italian Cultural Centre. It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone who attended saw these young children raise money for charity.
Carolyn Tuckwell of the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of Greater Vancouver and Fran and our Team Member Rosa were the drivers managers.
DRIVERS LIST: MATTEO, TRENTON, THOMAS, CALEB, DARIO, ELIAS, TAYLOR, ILIAS, EVAN, MARCO
WINNERS 1st TAYLOR 2nd ILIAS 3rd MATTEO.
Winner of the Candian Tire bike : ELIAS
TEAM MEMBERS: Newway Group, Talee Lumber,
Ocean Park Mechanical,
Mondiale Developments, Ivan Harmatny, M & O Production,
Moscone Landscaping, Kirk & Renee Chen, Ted Newell Eng.
Leading Edge
Donations were made to : Pipe Major Cal Davis of Vancouver Police Pipe Band
David Ostro of the TETRA Society of North America
Amber Dyce Chapter Director of Children’s Wish Foundation
Each driver received a medal and a Ferrari gift bag.




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JULY 26, 2009
In spite of the incredible heat of the day we had a really great Grand Prix. The driver’s suits are quite warm and the temperature was 30 C. But they were eager to drive and the large crowd of spectators was eager to cheer them on to victory.
We had a special day because the Vancouver Police Pipe Band opened the ceremonies with their great show.
In addition Cristiano DeFlorentis of RAI T.V., flew in from the New York headquarters to film the event and interview a number of people. Soon people all over the world will be aware of the Friends of Ferrari fundraising efforts.
DRIVERS: Hudson, Teige, Sahand, Anthony, Jayden, Rebecca, Auguste, Zakary, Massimo, Santiago.
WINNERS: 1st Zachary, 2nd Sahand, 3rd Jayden
Winner of Canadian Tire bike - TEIGE 
TEAM MEMBERS: Newway Group, Talee Lumber, Ocean Park Mechanical, Mondiale Developments, Lower Mainland Steel, Landrock Construction, Moscone Landscaping,
Kirk & Renee Chen, D. DiPasquale, La Piazza Ristorante
Team Member and Sponsor Mr. Roger Hendricks helped Cav. Ezio Bortolussi present the donations to: Mrs Joy Spencer-Barry, Chairman of Queen Alexandra
Foundation for Children:
Ms. Carolyn Tuckwell, Director, Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs of Greater Vancouver


 




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.
.
Thank you Michael. Forza Ferrari!
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