I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but I know this is a very generous community. There is a young man who is losing his battle with MD and his mother is trying to fulfill a dying wish of his before he passes. He would really love to see and hear an exotic car. He wouldn't need a ride or to sit in the car, due to wheelchair mobility. The thing is, is that this would need to happen over the next 2 days. They have come down from Canada and are staying at a hotel in Burbank, CA. So let's try and make something happen for this young man, if you are in the Burbank area and can possibly spare a few minute tomorrow or Friday please contact Susie, her details are below. There are more details on this forum page. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/536701-help-dying-young-man.html Her contact details are: Susie McCormack Safari Inn 1911 W Olive Ave · Burbank (818) 845-8586
I'm up for this. I don't know if the ol' 308 is enough to give him what he's looking for. Anyone want to join me on this? Luckily I've got the time (unfortunately, it's because I'm not working).
OK, I just got off the phone with the mother and they are leaving on Friday morn. They are busy in the afternoon, but said that tomorrow early evening would be great. Anyone else up for this? Please call me tonight so we can set something up. Henry (805) 644-0055
I would be happy to be there. Testarossa will come out of the garage. I am in La Verne 28 Miles east of Burbank, I can be available after 2:30. PM Sent.
Thanks so much guys, this is what it's all about at the end of the day, wish I could have been in the area with my old 911 to join the harmony Let's hope a few more might be able to make it. Do let us know how it goes and if the family are ok with it, perhaps you could share a few photos. The power of the internet, though a friend of a friend and then from forum to forum and we have success, I'm sure Alexander will be thrilled Matt
I just spoke with the Mother and yes this is the real deal. Henry and I will join in to make his wishes come true. Also, I sent and email to our TR group so we may see few more cars. PM me or Henry, Meeting time will be around 5-6 in Burbank in front of the hotel.
Matt, thank you for sharing this with us and many here will support this if time permits for them to be there. I have confirmed this by phone and I ask my F-Car Brothers to step up and support this wish.
If I had an exotic I would be in for sure. It's very touching to see you guys doing this. Hope he has the worlds biggest smile when you show up!
Matt - thanks for bringing this situation to our attention. Haig - I'll meet you there. I'll call you tomorrow just to touch base. Mark - If you want, meet us there anyway.
Pictures will be posted if allowed by the family. I already pulled out a Ferrari Flag for signature by all Exotic owners for him to keep. We hope to hear from many of you. Mark please meet us there.
Thank you Henry, it will be between 5-6 I gave them my cell number and asked them to call me when they are heading to the Hotel.
I live a quarter mile from the Safari Inn. Count me in(n). Hank sound also lives in Burbank - I'll see if I can get him to show up too. See you guys tonight. (Dinner afterwards?)
Hi Kevin, Thanks for checking in. Yes dinner after sounds great. I will PM you with my number, to meet at some point and drive in together the hotel together while he waits and watch us come in.
Guys this is getting better and better as time goes one I can only imagine his face when a convoy of Ferraris turn up! Matt
Thanks you Matt, it was a short notice for most here. But I am confident we will hit 10 by end of the day.
We could meet in the parking lot at George Izay park - it's right near my house. Plenty of parking and it's only 1/4 mile from the hotel. (Google the park's name for directions.)
You guys are awesome! You are going to make his dream come true!! I wish I could join in on the fun!! Hope you all have a good time and hopefully you can share some pics with us.
Hi Kev, Sounds OK to me, but I'll be coming down from Ventura, so traffic might dictate my arrival time. I'll PM you with my cell. Henry
Cool, let's meet in the park around 5pm and wait for everyone to show up (traffic on the 5 is crap at that time).
1. Henry (328) 2. Haig (Testarossa) 3. Kevin (360) 4. Tony (360 Spider) 5. Mike (Testarossa) 6. Mickey(430 Spider)