LATEST NEWS

    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.

_____________________________________________________________

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

________________________________________________

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

___________________________________________________________________________

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

_______________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________

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!

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.

Click Here For Our News Archive