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Mary Coffey’s inspiration comes from the loss of her husband to cancer in 2008 and the many friends who have been diagnosed with cancer. Below is her story.
Mary’s Story
My Husband was my inspiration to do this. I feel almost as good as I did when we had his fund raiser. By that, I mean I found hope, faith and love in humanity.
On June 20[SUP]th[/SUP], 2008, my husband lost his battle to cancer at age 42. Just two months prior, we held a fund raiser with the help of my closest friends. The people, strangers, friends, relatives, just came pouring in for a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle. It was a tremendous sight that took my breath away, had my heart and made me cry tears of sorrow and joy at the same time.
The story about the car:
The car was bought in 2007. Originally mineral grey, my son, David, and husband Bob, his stepfather, flew out to Kansas City MO to pick the 2001 Saleen Mustang up and drive it back. I had held the lien and with that said, made the promise to my son if he missed a payment, I would take it back and paint it pink. I don’t think I need to explain what happened there. But before I took it back in 2008, I told my husband who was sick with Leukemia at the time that when he recovered, the car would be his. Unfortunately he succumbed to the disease before he had the chance to take ownership.
So here I was, stuck with a Saleen that had been t-boned six weeks after my son got it, repairs made, and in the collision shop for that year. The engine needed repairs and a promise was kept. Into the shop it went again to come out pink. I consider it the last gift Bob gave me.
It’s my turn to give back.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On October 1[SUP]st[/SUP], I’m leaving on a month long Journey with my pink Saleen Mustang to raise awareness and funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I chose this organization for the fact that 90% of all funds received goes to actual research while only 10% goes to administrative feels. It is also a Better Business Bureau accredited foundation.
Since I announced my journey last November, I have felt once again the outpouring of hope and love from humanity. I have dealt with so many great people in putting this excursion together and my journey has barely started. There are so many people to thank, so many more to meet and I can’t wait!
Mary’s Tour Website
http://www.buffalotoburbank.com/index.php
Who says you have to be a rock star to have a tour date?
I’ll be there with SSBC Brakes on!
October 1st Leaving Buffalo NY to Erie PA
October 2nd Cleveland OH
October 3rd Indianapolis IN
October 4th Chicago IL
October 5th Des Moines IA
October 7th Olathe KS
October 8th Mustang OK
October 10th Albuquerque NM
October 12th Burbank CA
October 14th Redondo Beach CA
October 15th Sacramento CA
October 19th Dallas TX
October 20th Houston TX
October 22nd Nashville TN
October 23rd Atlanta GA
October 24th Charlotte NC
October 25th Richmond VA
October 27th Philadelphia PA
October 29th Buffalo NY
If you are interested in attending this event or are interested in being a sponsor please call 805-665-3277 for more info.
Thanks,
Lorin Hernandez
STANGPEDE Vice President
[email protected]
