Rich posted this at “M&M CHecking In” …I thought it needed its own Topic:
by M & M Speed & Custom on Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:39 am
We were contacted on Saturday by Mr. Rafael Ballestero. He has a son, Brett, who is 15, almost 16. Brett has leukemia and has been dealing with this for a year and a half. They have contacted the Make A Wish foundation because Brett’s dream is to buy and restore an El Camino. Unfortunately, Make A Wish does not help with vehicles other than cosmetics. His father found a 1980 El Camino and purchased it for him. The car had been garage stored for 15 years and doesn’t need much. They have been slowly trying to fix it up. However, they are having some problems with the transmission. They would like to replace the turbo 350 with a 700R4 because Brett will be using the car as his daily driver and will get better mileage. We met with the family on Saturday afternoon and verified that this is not a scam. They are a very nice family…Dad(Rafael) Mom(Kristin) and 17 yr old brother Jason. They have all gone without things in order to pay for all the expenses not covered by insurance. We would like to ask all of our members to help out in some way no matter how small. Every little bit can be used to help make his dream come true. Please call Rich or Becky and let us know what you can do. We will be donating some parts and are contacting other sources for help. Let’s make a light shine for this young man and his family and show them what M & M members And DOVER GUYS ! are all about.
Thanks so much,
Rich & Becky
PS: Theres Not too many 15 year olds that still has our DREAM!!!!
PLEASE GO TO THE M&M WEB SITE TO SEE PICTURES & MORE INFO :
Just wanted to drop a line here on the “Lets make a dream come true” topic. We (M&M) have been getting a lot of response to this topic. A trans builder from Kansas has donated a worked over 700R4 trans, and we are working on the shipping. We have also gotten several monetary donations, and there has been an account opened with Becky Marchese(Mrs. M&M)and Rafael Ballestero’s(Bretts Dad)name in trust for Brett. The dollar amounts asked are very small, $5.to $25. or more if you like, it’s up to you guys. There are some guys willing to supply labor, etc. etc. Still need a paint shop, and someone to help out with paint and body shop supplies. Like Rich said, go to the M&M Forum and check out the posts and pics. http://mandmspeed.com/ …………….Mikey 😆
P.S. Thanks to 4X4, and the Linguini Bros. You guys are great. 😆
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED OUR VERY 1st DOVER ODF MEMBER DONATION FROM MICHAEL & DOLORES DISTEFANO!! A VERY BIG M&M THANK YOU TO YOU GUY’S!! IT IS GOING TO A VERY GOOD CAUSE!
RICH, BECKY FOR BRETT
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