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A new Fiat Spider convertible is up for grabs in Richmond FC’s holiday fundraiser. With the donation of the car, Columbia Chrysler has partnered with the youth soccer club on a draw to be held at the end of 2020.
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Richmond FC wants to put you in the driver’s seat
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During challenging times like these, it can seem difficult to find something positive. But as our American neighbours to the south celebrate Thanksgiving today, Richmond FC is grateful to have a friend in a local auto dealership to help steer it through a down season.
While many football (soccer) clubs have had to lay off staff, Richmond has been able to avoid following suit. It has also provided full refunds to all families for the absent spring season and covered all processing costs.
“We felt it was the right thing to do to return (this) money during uncertain times,” explained executive director Marius Roevde.
That put the club in a tight financial position, but he says they have been determined to work through it by being “smarter, better, and embracing all the opportunities available within our community.”
On that note, Columbia Chrysler in Richmond has donated a new Fiat Spider convertible valued at $35,000. The club will be raffling it at the end of 2020.
The partnership with Columbia Chrysler at 5840 Minoru Blvd., part of the Go Auto family, is an “amazing opportunity,” for Richmond FC, says Roevde.
“Go Auto can see how important the work Richmond FC is doing and want to support and be a part of it,” he explains.
The club has already started selling tickets, and Roevde adds club members have been amazing in their efforts. He encourages anyone wanting to purchase a ticket to reach out, adding it makes a great Christmas gift.
“We can’t wait to see one of our member’s family or friends drive that sports car out of the dealership.”
Roevde says only 9,000 tickets will be available, so everyone has a real chance to drive away with this beauty and there will be 10 great gift card prizes to win for runners-up. To make this happen, the club is relying on its members to help sell 10 tickets each within the next several weeks. Given the strength of the committee, he is confident they will do it.
“Fundraising coming from this lottery will help the club grow, expand our new programming, cover some of the costs involved in refunding spring fees to those who needed it, support people that can’t afford soccer, and upgrade our existing programs for members,” Roevde says.
He adds, many youth sports teams ask member parents and kids to volunteer for hours every month as a basic part of their programming. “Though we truly appreciate our volunteer coaches and managers, we don't usually ask member parents for much beyond that. But we do have plans to grow this club in 2021 and, rather than raise fees to pay for that, we're hoping the generosity of Go Auto Columbia Chrysler, and our members own efforts to help sell the tickets, will propel us forward to bigger, better seasons ahead. We have so many amazing people in and around this club, and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”
Tickets are $20 each, and can be requested by contacting raffle@richmondfc.ca. In the email, include your full name and mailing address and the number of tickets you would like to purchase, and you will then be provided with details on how to pay. The draw date is Dec. 27.
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