Go to this page to find the event and registration dates and register in YOUR area:
www.bmwusa.com/Joy/Events...rams/UDSK/
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I found this one, just poking around:
De Simone BMW in Marlton NJ
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Susan G. Komen
Ultimate Drive for the Cure
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Can't register for Manhattan BMW until 4/24/04
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About the drive, what's special this year and stuff-
(Basically you get to drive BMW's newest cars, for every mile you drive THEY PAY a dollar/mile to fight Breast Cancer)
Details details and NEW stuff:
BMW Revs Up for Eighth Annual Ultimate Drive Program
Tuesday March 16, 11:57 am ET
BMW CEO and Komen Chairman Give Green Light for This Year's Drive to Raise $1 Million
# MIAMI, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Purves, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BMW of North America and Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., Chairman of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, gave new meaning to the phrase "Gentlemen, start your engines!" at this year's kickoff of the Ultimate Drive program for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation today at the Wyndham Grand Bay-Coconut Grove Hotel in Miami, Florida. The two executives waved the opening flags for the ceremonial start of a one million mile cross country trek that will raise $1 million, and underscored the commitment of this eight- year partnership to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. In the past seven years, the Ultimate Drive has raised more than $7 million for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/p...16/NYTU133 )
"I am so proud to be standing here with Dr. Leffall to exemplify BMW's commitment to the Komen Foundation and to renew our promise to work towards a cure for breast cancer one mile and one dollar at a time," said Mr. Purves. "As we begin our eighth year in partnership with the Komen Foundation, we continue focusing on a clear goal of eradicating breast cancer during our lifetime. So far, it has been an exciting journey with so many heroes and small victories to celebrate on the road to success."
Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., Chairman of the Komen Foundation and a leading oncologist and surgeon, concurred by saying, "BMW has been a steadfast partner with the Komen Foundation. Together, we have already succeeded in developing a strong, national network of giving that has enabled the Komen Foundation to commission research and studies with some of the best minds the world has to offer. It is the corporate commitment of company's like BMW that are making a world of difference in this on-going fight to find a cure."
Friends Co-Stars do their Part to Help Fight Breast Cancer
A new twist to this year's Ultimate Drive program is the inclusion of a 2004 Mystic Blue BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle autographed on the hood by all six cast members of the hit television show "Friends." The X3 is the grand prize in a national drawing designed by BMW to raise additional funds for the Komen Foundation and surpass its $1 million commitment to the Komen Foundation this year. The Friends-signed X3 will travel to several locations throughout the U.S. during the Ultimate Drive program, raising awareness and funds. For a suggested $10 donation, the general public will have the chance to enter to win this one-of-a-kind vehicle. The winning ticket will be chosen by an outside agency in late 2004. No donation is required for entry. Complete rules are available at www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive.
During the autograph session that took place outside of the "Friends" set at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, CA, Courteney Cox Arquette whose mother- in-law, Mardi Arquette, passed away from the disease in 1996, said, "It is important to send the message that we all must do what we can to help fight breast cancer. Together we can help raise funds for research and community outreach programs and encourage other Americans to participate."
The all-new 2004 BMW X3 (base MSRP - $30,995) is a mid-size Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) designed for active individuals and families. Two specially badged X3s are this year's Ultimate Drive Signature Cars, and will be leading two BMW fleets in fund raising events around the country. By the program's end in October 2004, the X3 Signature vehicles will be covered with signatures and photos of breast cancer supporters and survivors from around the country.
The Ultimate Drive Program
The Ultimate Drive is a driving program created by BMW to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. The general public is invited to drive the fleet of BMWs at participating dealerships during an Ultimate Drive event. For each mile driven in one of the BMW Ultimate Drive vehicles, $1.00 is contributed to the Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. The program consists of a 21-car Northern and a 21-car Southern fleet of 2004 Titanium Silver BMWs each headed by a lead Signature Car -- the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. The X3's are painted, as are the fleet cars, in shimmering Titanium Silver with a sweeping pink ribbon comprised of eight multi-color pink lines that swirl around both sides of the vehicle. The eight multi-color pink lines that make up the ribbon, represent BMW's eight-year commitment to the Ultimate Drive program. The additional BMWs in the fleet have a corresponding multi-color 8-line pink ribbon that starts on the driver's side of the hood and wraps around to the side panel of the passenger side, highlighting a side panel that reads:
DRIVEN TO FIND A CURE
For the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The BMW X3 SAV Signature vehicles will be signed by thousands of Ultimate Drive participants, and will become mobile representations of the individuals who are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
As in years past, there will be an award presentation honoring a "Local Hero" -- a community resident who has made an outstanding personal effort in the fight against breast cancer. A photograph of each hero will be affixed to one of the two BMW X3 Signature Vehicles.
Now in its eighth year, BMW of North America plans to raise more than $1 million in this year's Ultimate Drive program, bringing BMW's total contribution to the Komen Foundation to more than $8,000,000. There is no purchase necessary to drive the vehicles in the BMW Ultimate Drive fleet of cars, and all proceeds from the drives are donated to the Komen Foundation. All administrative costs of the Ultimate Drive Program are underwritten by BMW separately and apart from the funds raised for this program.
Introducing the UDSK Kiosk
BMW has added a new element to the Ultimate Drive experience -- the UDSK Kiosk. At each participating dealership, there will be a kiosk for the duration of the Ultimate Drive Program. Each UDSK Kiosk will be programmed with Komen footage and a behind-the-scenes-look at what it takes to prepare and specially-paint the two fleets of BMWs for their trek cross country. The kiosk will also feature a credit card swipe option for consumers who would like to donate to the Komen Foundation, or enter to win the Friends-signed X3.
About the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised nearly $600 million for the fight against breast cancer.
For more information about breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call the Komen Foundation's National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline at 1.800 I'M AWARE (1-800-462-9273).
www.bmwusa.com/Joy/Events...rams/UDSK/
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I found this one, just poking around:
De Simone BMW in Marlton NJ
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Susan G. Komen
Ultimate Drive for the Cure
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Can't register for Manhattan BMW until 4/24/04
------------------------
------------------------
About the drive, what's special this year and stuff-
(Basically you get to drive BMW's newest cars, for every mile you drive THEY PAY a dollar/mile to fight Breast Cancer)
Details details and NEW stuff:
BMW Revs Up for Eighth Annual Ultimate Drive Program
Tuesday March 16, 11:57 am ET
BMW CEO and Komen Chairman Give Green Light for This Year's Drive to Raise $1 Million
# MIAMI, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Purves, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BMW of North America and Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., Chairman of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, gave new meaning to the phrase "Gentlemen, start your engines!" at this year's kickoff of the Ultimate Drive program for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation today at the Wyndham Grand Bay-Coconut Grove Hotel in Miami, Florida. The two executives waved the opening flags for the ceremonial start of a one million mile cross country trek that will raise $1 million, and underscored the commitment of this eight- year partnership to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. In the past seven years, the Ultimate Drive has raised more than $7 million for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.(Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/p...16/NYTU133 )
"I am so proud to be standing here with Dr. Leffall to exemplify BMW's commitment to the Komen Foundation and to renew our promise to work towards a cure for breast cancer one mile and one dollar at a time," said Mr. Purves. "As we begin our eighth year in partnership with the Komen Foundation, we continue focusing on a clear goal of eradicating breast cancer during our lifetime. So far, it has been an exciting journey with so many heroes and small victories to celebrate on the road to success."
Dr. LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., Chairman of the Komen Foundation and a leading oncologist and surgeon, concurred by saying, "BMW has been a steadfast partner with the Komen Foundation. Together, we have already succeeded in developing a strong, national network of giving that has enabled the Komen Foundation to commission research and studies with some of the best minds the world has to offer. It is the corporate commitment of company's like BMW that are making a world of difference in this on-going fight to find a cure."
Friends Co-Stars do their Part to Help Fight Breast Cancer
A new twist to this year's Ultimate Drive program is the inclusion of a 2004 Mystic Blue BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle autographed on the hood by all six cast members of the hit television show "Friends." The X3 is the grand prize in a national drawing designed by BMW to raise additional funds for the Komen Foundation and surpass its $1 million commitment to the Komen Foundation this year. The Friends-signed X3 will travel to several locations throughout the U.S. during the Ultimate Drive program, raising awareness and funds. For a suggested $10 donation, the general public will have the chance to enter to win this one-of-a-kind vehicle. The winning ticket will be chosen by an outside agency in late 2004. No donation is required for entry. Complete rules are available at www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive.
During the autograph session that took place outside of the "Friends" set at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, CA, Courteney Cox Arquette whose mother- in-law, Mardi Arquette, passed away from the disease in 1996, said, "It is important to send the message that we all must do what we can to help fight breast cancer. Together we can help raise funds for research and community outreach programs and encourage other Americans to participate."
The all-new 2004 BMW X3 (base MSRP - $30,995) is a mid-size Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) designed for active individuals and families. Two specially badged X3s are this year's Ultimate Drive Signature Cars, and will be leading two BMW fleets in fund raising events around the country. By the program's end in October 2004, the X3 Signature vehicles will be covered with signatures and photos of breast cancer supporters and survivors from around the country.
The Ultimate Drive Program
The Ultimate Drive is a driving program created by BMW to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. The general public is invited to drive the fleet of BMWs at participating dealerships during an Ultimate Drive event. For each mile driven in one of the BMW Ultimate Drive vehicles, $1.00 is contributed to the Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. The program consists of a 21-car Northern and a 21-car Southern fleet of 2004 Titanium Silver BMWs each headed by a lead Signature Car -- the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. The X3's are painted, as are the fleet cars, in shimmering Titanium Silver with a sweeping pink ribbon comprised of eight multi-color pink lines that swirl around both sides of the vehicle. The eight multi-color pink lines that make up the ribbon, represent BMW's eight-year commitment to the Ultimate Drive program. The additional BMWs in the fleet have a corresponding multi-color 8-line pink ribbon that starts on the driver's side of the hood and wraps around to the side panel of the passenger side, highlighting a side panel that reads:
DRIVEN TO FIND A CURE
For the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The BMW X3 SAV Signature vehicles will be signed by thousands of Ultimate Drive participants, and will become mobile representations of the individuals who are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
As in years past, there will be an award presentation honoring a "Local Hero" -- a community resident who has made an outstanding personal effort in the fight against breast cancer. A photograph of each hero will be affixed to one of the two BMW X3 Signature Vehicles.
Now in its eighth year, BMW of North America plans to raise more than $1 million in this year's Ultimate Drive program, bringing BMW's total contribution to the Komen Foundation to more than $8,000,000. There is no purchase necessary to drive the vehicles in the BMW Ultimate Drive fleet of cars, and all proceeds from the drives are donated to the Komen Foundation. All administrative costs of the Ultimate Drive Program are underwritten by BMW separately and apart from the funds raised for this program.
Introducing the UDSK Kiosk
BMW has added a new element to the Ultimate Drive experience -- the UDSK Kiosk. At each participating dealership, there will be a kiosk for the duration of the Ultimate Drive Program. Each UDSK Kiosk will be programmed with Komen footage and a behind-the-scenes-look at what it takes to prepare and specially-paint the two fleets of BMWs for their trek cross country. The kiosk will also feature a credit card swipe option for consumers who would like to donate to the Komen Foundation, or enter to win the Friends-signed X3.
About the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised nearly $600 million for the fight against breast cancer.
For more information about breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call the Komen Foundation's National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline at 1.800 I'M AWARE (1-800-462-9273).
