Paint the Town
FERRARI RED
at
CONCORSO FERRARI & FRIENDS
June 23, 2019
LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT
10 am – 3 pm
Concorso Ferrari & Friends presents
Cars, Cocktails & Conversation with Skip Barber
Saturday, June 22, 2019
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Farmington Polo Grounds, Farmington, CT
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A thrilling evening at a spectacular venue
Join Todd Piro and Amanda Raus in support of Connecticut Children’s for an exclusive meet and greet with Skip Barber, founder of Skip Barber Racing Schools and current owner/operator of Lime Rock Park. Enjoy a night with friends, fellow car enthusiasts and Connecticut Children’s supporters while getting the inside scoop from Skip himself!
On this special evening, Farmington Polo Club will host the Connecticut Cup Polo Match beginning at 5:00 pm. Situated in the heart of Farmington Valley and on the Farmington River, Farmington Polo Grounds has been resurrected to celebrate its deep roots in Connecticut polo. Gates open at 3:00 pm, matches start at 5:00 pm.
Concorso Ferrari & Friends was created by a group of owners who wanted to use their exotic automobiles to put smiles on the faces of patients at Connecticut Children’s. Now in its 19th year, Concorso Ferrari & Friends is the signature automobile event for Southern New England. It celebrates all makes and models of Italian automobiles—from vintage Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lamborghinis to the supercars of Ferrari, Pagani and Maserati—while raising awareness and critical funding to support Connecticut Children’s.
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Attracting more than 10,000 Spectators and Car Enthusiasts
Sponsors, car owners and spectators can visit the many unique shops and restaurants on LaSalle Road while viewing the wide array of autos, shopping at one of the many vendors and listening to the music and driver interviews featured throughout the day.
The highlight of the event is the Patient Parade in which 40 Connecticut Children’s patients take a ride in these incredible cars into the heart of West Hartford on LaSalle Road, where thousands of cheering spectators greet them with a red-carpet welcome.
“If you can dream it, you can do it”
– Enzo Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari watched his first race when he was ten years old in Bologna (won by Felice Nazzaro) and immediately fell in love with racing. After serving in World War Ι and recovering from a serious illness, Ferrari started living his dream. In 1919 he was hired as a test driver for Costruzioni Mecanniche Nazionali. In the same year he debuted as a racing driver in a hill climb race, and by 1924 he earned his fame by winning the Coppa Acerbo driving an Alfa Romeo RL. A child’s dream came true, and the Ferrari name was put on the map.
The Impact of the Family Support Fund
The stress of a child’s illness and the associated expenses put a strain on any family—financially and emotionally. The Family Support Fund allows us to help families with expenses that insurance will not cover, such as:
- Transportation to and from medical appointments
- Medication
- Medical alert bracelets to identify patient’s diagnosis
- Food and clothing assistance, when families have redirected their funds to support other priorities like housing, transportation and medical support needs
- Medical or safety equipment (IV poles, wheelchairs, car seats)
- Freezer to store breast milk, especially for premature or more fragile babies
- Weighted blankets and sensory toys for patients with autism or high anxiety
Connecticut Children’s
Offering Comprehensive, World-Class Pediatric Care
Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children and ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Women’s Choice. Connecticut Children’s provides more than 30 pediatric specialties along with community-based programs to uniquely care for the physical, social, and emotional needs of children. Our team of pediatric experts and care coordinators bring access to breakthrough research, advanced treatments for both rare and common diseases, and innovative health and safety programs to every child. Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for all children through convenient locations, care alliances and partnerships.
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