Win-a-Shelby Raffle Winner Receives a New Ford Shelby GT500 from the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation
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GARDENA, Calif.--Gary Harlow of Bullhead City, Ariz., was awarded the keys to a new Ford Shelby GT500 last week after winning the 2nd Annual Win-a-Shelby raffle contest benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation (www.cscf.org). The 500 horsepower, Vista Blue pony car with white racing stripes was titled to automotive icon Carroll Shelby, who was on hand at Shelby Automobiles headquarters in Las Vegas to make the presentation. Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation helps children worldwide battle life-threatening illnesses while promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation.
“The Win-a-Shelby raffle is a spectacular fundraiser that gives one lucky car nut the chance to drive off in one of my personal cars,” said Shelby, President of the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation. “Mr. Harlow is a true Shelby enthusiast and I’m confident that he’ll take good care of his new GT500. It’s important to remember that his donation to the Foundation and the thousands of generous ticket buyers who took part in this contest will help us aid families across the globe.”
The Foundation displayed the GT500 and sold raffle tickets at various events throughout the country since last August. Harlow purchased the winning ticket through a mail donation that accompanied an item for Mr. Shelby to sign. The Foundation fulfills Carroll Shelby autograph requests by mail for a $250 donation.
“I got the call and heard, ‘Gary, my name is Carroll Shelby and you have just won a new Shelby GT500,’” explained Harlow. “Then ironically, the call was dropped. But I knew by the distinctive voice on the other line that it was really Carroll Shelby. Not only is the Shelby GT500 one of the hottest new cars on the road, this one was actually owned by the legend himself. I’ll definitely hold onto this car for a long time.”
The Foundation also announced that proceeds from the 2nd annual raffle eclipsed the amount raised during the first contest in 2005-2006. The funds will go towards the Foundation’s effort to build a perpetual endowment. The announcement of the 3rd Annual Win-a-Shelby raffle and the unveiling of the new prize car is scheduled for the 2007 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
About The Carroll Shelby Children’s FoundationThe Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. After undergoing a successful heart transplant in 1990, Mr. Shelby established the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation. Thanks to the support of the Shelby Companies, Ford Motor Company and loyal Shelby fans worldwide, the Foundation is a leading force in the fight to help children battle life-threatening illnesses and in promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation.