Carroll Shelby Foundations's Holiday Toy Drive Exceeds Expectations

CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL TOY DRIVE AND
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS​

GARDENA, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2014 – The Carroll Shelby Foundation executed a successful holiday philanthropy campaign to benefit kids nationwide with a combination of local grassroots events and a fundraiser centered on a collectible Shelby Christmas tree ornament. Established by legendary automotive icon and philanthropist Carroll Shelby, the Carroll Shelby Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides medical and educational support for children from their first heartbeat through their college years.

The holiday philanthropy program designed by CSF benefitted many children with different needs. Among the program initiatives, the Foundation supported car clubs with their own charity drives to collect toys and raise funds in their communities for donation to a charity or children’s hospital. In addition, CSF sold so many first annual limited edition Shelby tree ornaments bearing the legendary “snake” logo, they were able to donate over $7,500 to the Eli Home for children (www.elihome.org), which exceeded expectations by 50 percent.

“This year’s holiday campaign was a collaborative effort that would not have been possible without the outpouring of participation, support and contributions received from Shelby fans worldwide,” said Neil Cummings, CSF board member. “We felt a new spirit of cooperation this year which invigorated everyone at the Foundation. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’ll continue offering new ways for people to join our fight for the kids.”

Mike and Lorri Galloway established the Eli Home in 1983. Family, friends and volunteers rallied to their cause and helped open the first shelter for abused children and their mothers only 18 months later. Today, the Eli Home is a multi-faceted faith-based organization with three shelter facilities, a 13,000 square foot thrift store social enterprise, corporate offices, professional counseling and therapy staff, organizational staff, dedicated volunteers and board members. Its history of awards and accolades include citations from U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton.

“The incredible participation of car clubs collecting toys for children in need this year was tremendous,” said Jenni Shreeves, executive director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “In addition, orders for the Shelby tree ornament came in such high volume that we were able to make a substantial donation to Eli Home. Because of the success of this year’s holiday program, we plan to seek out more organizations to partner with in supporting worthy causes in 2014.”

To learn more about the Foundation, make a donation or order an item with the exclusive commemorative signature, go to www.carrollshelbyfoundation.org.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Museum. For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.