Emma and I are focused on organizing our “Shindig Rover” team for the 10th anniversary of the Driving for Kids charity British car endurance run. The event supports chronically ill kids and their families for a free week of camping at Roundup River Ranch in Gypsum, Colorado on the Colorado River. The ranch is a medically-supported camp where kids can enjoy being a kid, no matter what illness they are battling. The ranch is part of Paul Newman’s Serious Fun Children’s Network of global medical specialty camps. Click on the following link to view a video about the camp: roundupriverranch.org.
This year, we are changing the venue for the trip from Colorado to New Mexico. The cars and team drivers will assemble at noon on September 19 in Raton for lunch and receive the route book for spectacular scenery on wonderful New Mexico roads. We will headquarter in Chama for two days, with a scheduled classic train trip through the mountains on September 20.
During the prior nine years of this event, the “Shindig Rover” team has led the fundraising. Driving for Kids has raised a total of $611,200 for the kids, and the “Shindig Rover” team has raised more than $250,000. Last year, the event generated $110,500, with “Shindig Rover” accounting for $64,000. We appreciate all of our supporters and team members for opening their hearts for the kids and their families.
It would be great to finish the decade of giving with a record year of donations from the “Shindig Rover” team. This is probably our last adventure for the kids. Now in our 80s, we’re having a harder time dealing with the small British sports cars. Thanks to the Benchmark Builder Group, we will again be driving our relatively comfortable Lotus Emira to represent the team.
Emma and I invite you to join the “Shindig Rover” team for its 10th year supporting the kids. To help continue our decade winning streak, you can contribute by joining our team at: https://www.classy.org/team/734741. Roundup River Ranch is a 501.c.3 charity, so all contributions are fully deductible. If you need to write a check, please send it to Roundup River Ranch, 8333 Colorado River Road, Gypsum, CO 81637. Checks need to be made out to Roundup River Ranch with the name “Shindig Rover” on the memo line so they are properly accounted for. Please let me know you have sent a check so I can keep track of your donation.
The smiles on the kids’ faces lets you know how much this means to them.
Thank you for your support of the kids and joining our “Shindig Rover” team this year.
Chuck and Emma Shinn