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1st Wheels to the Future Recipient Drives into Future |
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On May 28, 2008, Wheel of Success was pleased to give Deron Roberson, a local teen aging out of the foster care system, a beautiful (donated) WOS Volvo to drive into his future! Deron admitted being weary at the event because he had been too excited to sleep the previous night. In his formal remarks to an enthusiastic Connected by 25 gathering to recognize graduates and award scholarships, Deron was inspiringly grateful to everyone.
Founder and CEO, Susan Jacobs happily handed the keys to Deron after thanking Joe Clark from the Eckerd Family Foundation and the Rotary Club of Tampa who made the Wheels to the Future program possible through generous grants. Part of Wheels’ mission commits to partnering with other community efforts, as we often offer the last link in the chain to an individual's independence. In keeping with that goal, Wheels began this pilot program in partnership with Connected by 25 and Hillsborough Kids, Inc. Our hope is to provide one car each month to help area youths aging out of foster care to become productive adults by affording them reliable transportation to school, work and community events and to offer them the life experience that accompanies the responsibility of personal car ownership.
Deron’s enthusiasm reminded us all why Wheels to the Future was created as an extension of the WOS mission. If you would like to donate a vehicle specifically for this critical community program or make a monetary donation (as we also provide repairs in this program), please call today: Wheels to the Future: 813/490-9443. |
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Wheels of Success does more than give out cars. We help with car repairs, tag/title/insurance, car payments and down payments. Any donation, no matter how small, can make a huge difference. $35 transfers a title; $50 buys two tires or batteries. Please consider making an online donation or donating your vehicle to help another family stay on the road. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe at: www.wheelsofsuccess.org
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Upcoming Fun’raiser:
Friday, June 19, 5:30 p.m.
The Tampa Downtown Daybreak Rotary Club will host the Rotary Idol and Margarita Mixer to benefit several charities, including Wheels of Success.
Mark your calendar now to meet us at Casa Mexicana, 4115 East Busch Boulevard in Tampa. Just $25.00 pays for your ticket, tapas and two drinks. Walk-ins are welcome, but CALL 813/490-9443 to let us know you’re planning to attend so we can have plenty of tapas on hand!
First prize for the Karaoke fun will be $100 cash, with prizes also awarded for 2nd and 3rd place. Everyone sing, Olé!
If you can’t join the fun, but would like to contribute to Wheels’ success, please call the above number or visit wheelsofsuccess.org and click “MAKE A DONATION.”
$10 buys wiper blades
$25 buys a battery
$50 buys two tires
$100 fixes brakes
$250 replaces a radiator
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Made possible by generous support from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.
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