Nashville area Ford Dealers Announce Special Military Appreciation Program and Local Contribution

June 25, 2011 - PRLog -- MT. JULIET, TN  –John Folsom, retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, has begun a 30-day tour across the county to raise awareness and funds for Wounded Warriors Family Support. This organization provides support to families of men and women who have been injured or killed during combat operations.

Setting out on the open road, in a 2011 Shelby Mustang GT-500, Colonel Folsom plans to visit all 50 state capitols as part of his 2nd Annual High Five Tour. As the tour makes its way across the country and to Two Rivers Ford at 9am on June 24, Two Rivers Ford will be making a financial contribution to the organization’s fundraising efforts.

“It is our privilege to host Colonel Folsom during his High Five Tour,” said John Barker, Owner of Two Rivers Ford. “This is the perfect opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for all of the men and women who serve our country.”

Two Rivers Ford will donate $1 to the Wounded Warrior Project for each lap that the number 76 “Support Our Troops” themed Ford Mustang completes in the Chump Car 24 hour Endurance Race next weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway.

“I am grateful for Ford’s support of the tour and for Two Rivers Ford’s donation,” said Colonel John Folsom.  “Soldiers and their families need our help to cope with the physical, psychological and spiritual stress that war causes.  With generous donations like this we can continue our mission.”

Additional information on the High Five Tour can be found at: http://www.highfivetour.com/.

Ford’s Military Appreciation Program

Ford and Lincoln dealers in a number of central U.S. states will offer active, veteran and retired military personnel a $1,000 cash purchase incentive as part of a limited-time enhancement of Ford's Military Appreciation Program.

“As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, Ford Motor Company is proud to join our Central Market Area Ford and Lincoln dealers in rewarding the men and women who serve our country,” said Brad Brownell, General Manager of Ford's Central Market Area.

From today through July 5, Ford and Lincoln dealers in the Central Market Area will provide active duty, veteran and retired military personnel with $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of any new Ford or Lincoln vehicle. This offer is in addition to existing customer rebates.

The Ford Central Market Area includes Ford and Lincoln dealers in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Ford Central Market Area also includes parts of Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Active, veteran and retired military should check with Ford and Lincoln dealers for complete details and qualifications.

Building on Ford’s history of saluting those who serve

Ford Motor Company has a long-standing commitment to the men and women who serve in the American military. Dating back to 1922, the company's ongoing relationship with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) began when Henry Ford organized a cross-country caravan of 50 Model T vehicles to take disabled veterans to their convention in San Francisco.

Since 1974, Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund have provided more than $6 million to veterans’ organizations.  

“These men and women are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice,” Brownell said. “It is rewarding for Ford to give something back to those who have given so much for our country.”

This year, Ford received the prestigious Freedom Award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense for its support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.



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 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.


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