Columbia to Drive Low Speed Electric Vehicles from Coast to Coast to Raise Money for Wounded Veterans and their families
The Drive for Veterans will be traveling from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in low speed electric vehicles to raise funds for America's wounded veterans.
The proceeds raised from the Drive for Veterans will be donated to the Fisher House and Semper Fi/America's Fund; two foundations formed to assist the men and women of our country who have sacrifice so much for each of us. Organizing Sponsor of the event is Columbia ParCar Corp of Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
"We're incredibly excited to help out these great causes," says Todd Sauey, President of Columbia ParCar. "This cross-country trip will highlight the needs of wounded veterans nationwide while also helping to provide the financial and emotional support and care our heroes need to heal and rebuild their lives. Everyone involved is looking forward to the people we'll meet and the places we'll see along the route."
Send Off will take place in Reedsburg, WI on Monday, October 14th. The group will trailer the vehicles and begin their trip to California. There will be a parade led by the Reedsburg Area High School Band. Also participating will be the National Guard, local VFW and American Legion and associates from Seats Vehicle Division, Columbia ParCar and the Nordic Group of Companies. The parade will organize at the City Park at the corner of Park & Main with the parade beginning at 11:45AM. Local, County and State elected officials have been invited to attend.
This Drive for Veterans will officially launch on October 20th and travel from San Diego, California to Savannah, Georgia and then down to the Villages in North Central Florida. Participants will be appearing at events and celebrations in towns from Coast to Coast during the 45 day drive.
For more information on the Drive for Veterans, to help support wounded veterans and their families, and to see the route, visit: www.driveforveterans.com or call 608-524-8888 X6235 or X6210
ABOUT THE DRIVE FOR VETERANS
The Drive for Veterans is a national fundraising initiative committed to promoting support and care for America's wounded veterans. All funds raised will be donated to the Fisher House Foundation and the Semper Fi Fund/America's Fund. Both Charities are given Four Star ratings by Charity Navigator and A Plus ratings by Charity Watch.
Based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Columbia is a premier electric vehicle manufacturer whose history dates back to 1946. Columbia has one of the most expansive electric vehicle product line-ups in the world. Vehicles for private use and commercial applications include the efficiency gaining, stand & ride Chariot™, the Eagle™ Neighborhood Electric Vehicle, and the Mega™ Low Speed Utility Vehicle. For more information visit www.parcar.com.
Columbia ParCar Corp. is a member of Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd. Nordic Group (headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin) is a privately held holding company consisting of subsidiaries with 22 facilities, and 23 marketing units around the world with over 2,400 associates. Nordic Group companies manufacture and distribute plastic, seating and transportation products worldwide for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. For more information or catalog, write Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd., 715 Lynn Avenue, Suite 100, Baraboo, WI 53913 USA or visit www.nordicgroup.com.
