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Drive For Kids Event Drops The Green Flag

DURHAM, NC, October 29, 2001—As millions of Americans across the country spent Saturday, Oct. 27- the 11th Make A Difference Day - doing volunteer projects to improve their communities, University Ford Isuzu of Durham dropped the green flag on "Drive For Kids," a four day event to benefit the local agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

University Ford of Durham is making a donation to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for every test drive of a new car from Oct 27th- Oct 30th. at their downtown Durham location. University Ford President, Tony Fisher says, "We've always tried to support those organizations that make a difference in the community, and Big Brothers Big Sisters definitely does that. We're proud to be a part of this event and hope that it will be a winner for all involved."

"Our goal is to establish long lasting mentoring relationships," said Sabrina Slade, Executive Director. "This partnership with University Ford is a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness of our signature one-to-one mentoring program and to partner with a dedicated community supporter."

Drive For Kids' will end Tuesday, Oct. 30th with a closing event scheduled from 5-7 pm at the downtown location of University Ford Isuzu; including an appearance of NASCAR driver Todd Bodine and his race car No. 66, tricks and treats from Durham Bulls' mascot Wool E Bull, and a safety program by the Durham Fire Department.

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