MEF, Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury
Kick Off "Education Drives the Future" Fund Drive
Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury in McKinney and the McKinney Education Foundation (MEF) are going green by raffling off a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to raise funds for MEF. Tickets are $100 each and are limited to just 999 tickets.
“Bob Tomes Ford is proud to partner with MEF for the ‘Education Drives the Future’ campaign,” said Bob Tomes, owner of Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury. “Our hope is that funds raised as a result of this donation will enable local students to achieve their educational goals and fulfill their potential.”
The car is already making appearances around town at high school football games and chamber events. Raffle tickets may be purchased at Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury, Central Expressway between Virginia and Eldorado, or the MEF office at 510 Heard St. in the historic district.
“This promotion is such a great way to get the word out around town about MEF’s mission to inspire the McKinney community to support excellence in education,” said Melanie Perkins, MEF executive director. “We are so pleased that Bob Tomes shares our vision to be a resource to assist MISD students in pursuing their dreams through higher education.”
The raffle drawing will be held May 28, 2010, at the MEF Scholarship Awards Ceremony. For complete program rules click here.
About the Ford Fusion Hybrid
The all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is America’s most fuel-efficient midsize car with a certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. The decorative wrap on the car will be removed when the car is awarded to the winner.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit the Bob Tomes Ford website.
About McKinney Education Foundation
The McKinney Education Foundation (MEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the McKinney community to support excellence in education and help MISD graduates pursue their dreams through higher education. MEF programs include scholarships, classroom grants, professional development grants, the McKinney Ex-Students Association (MESA), Lambda Epsilon Rho honor society and the MEF Advisors.
CONTACT:
Melanie Perkins Bob Tomes
McKinney Education Foundation Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury
(469) 742-6313 (214) 544-5000