It's a really long list of NH Mustang Club members that helped make this ED DAY a great success and the kids at Lynn Tech School all had an amazing time.
I don't know where to start my many thanks and please don't feel offended if I forget a to mention you, just make a post that says something like- "I brought the refreshments dumbass, thank me now"
Ian- For the last 3 years, since we changed the name to Charity Challenge, Ian has done more for the event than I can even put into words. He has handled the website, the Paypal, and even made the video that many of you saw that promoted the event this year. He has run errands for me and helped me pick up supplies. Most importantly, Ian has done a good job reminding me that I'm still an idiot and has helped to keep me under control and realistic about ED DAY going global and taking over the world.
George Martin- Over 3 1/2 years Project Fallen Hero saw more quitters and armchair quarterbacks than I care to mention. George stepped up, he took over and the PFH car you saw at this years ED DAY could not have happened with out Crew Chief George Martin. For the last two weeks leading up to ED DAY, George was in his yard, under a tent, working until 9 or 10 at night in the cold and sometime rain, to make sure I would have the car for ED DAY. George also made at least a half-dozen runs to Lynn Tech to drop off random parts so the kids could get the car done. Even though he didn't think a George Martin theme song was necessary during my PFH speech, I don't know how else to thank the great George Martin!!
Bruce Bigelow- Bruce's idea to pick up Ray Calero and have a tribute parade was amazing. He has stuck by the project and done anything he can to be helpful. In the middle of losing his father, Bruce still focused on the project and ran errands for PFH all week, during what had to be a very difficult grieving period. Bruce did a fantastic job as financial manager for PFH. When parts were needed or orders were placed on line, Bruce handled it all. He did a great job outlining the PFH ceremony and reminded me of the few key points that I should make during my speech. Along with George Martin, Bruce handled the PFH parts of ED DAY so I could focus on the Charity Challenge part.
Rick LaCourse- Rick has always allowed me to use the club newsletter and club events to promote ED DAY. Not only does he enter a team every year, but also makes an additional donation to help with the cost of supplies. Thanks to my association with the club, I also get a great price on the ED DAY trophies from Harris Trophy. Rick also offered many times to grab my COBRA in RI and fix the diff cover leak, but I really wanted to take this year off from racing to mingle with the crowd. Rick also did an incredible job in getting alot of people's cars ready for ED DAY. We couldn't ask for a better President and friend!!
Bob Pitard-- Since the creation of the Charity Challenge, Bob has hosted an ED DAY section on SmokinStangs.com. He has always entered a team to race at the event and his website is one of the key marketing tools that I have had at my disposal for the past couple years.
Todd (Chachee) and Jenn and MAX- This year and in the past Todd has always supplied ED DAY with a grille but this year he went one step further and picked up a second grille from Bruce Bigelow to make sure we could feed all the Lynn Tech kids as well as the many spectators. His wife Jenn always brings an assortment of treats and their dog Max has finally won a trophy after this years campaigning!!
Jim Campbell- Jim stepped up and manned one of the grilles and made sure that the food was prepared and served. Standing at the grilles all day took a lot of his time away from the event, where Jim could have relaxed and enjoyed himself. I'm very glad to see Jim back in the NHMC mix again.
Amy Duclos/ Fast Pony Photography- You guys have seen her work and there is no denying we are blessed with her amazing talents behind the lens. I only wish the weather at ED DAY had been a few degrees warmer so we could have had her stunning models get a little more comfortable for the shoots. Stay tuned, we will be planning a Fast Pony Show and Shine event when it warms up, so all of you can give your rides the glory they deserve!!!
Dennis O'Shea- My partner in black!! Your family's generous donation of the Craignair Inn gift certificate has now become the most sought after reward at ED DAY. Thanks also for the refreshments you provided and for babysitting Jibber!!
Kevin Houle aka JIBBER- Thanks for the condiments and refreshments you provided at ED DAY and for your periodic calls to make sure I'm still kicking during all my recent health issues!! You've been a great friend, if only you would paint your car BLACK. I can't wait for another weekend at the Craignair with you and the wife, it's going to be a blast!!
Richard Hill- You guys know the "Rowdy" car well and some of you may have seen it covered with some frost on ED DAY morning. "Rowdy" made a very long commute that morning and arrived quite early to supply us all with the delicious gourmet muffins that we enjoyed for breakfast!!!
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