Who Do You Want to Be?

Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Energies are contagious.” – Rachel Wolchen

We are so blessed to have John Canzano as a spokesperson for our Dealership.  He and his wife Anna are two people that I hold in the highest regard.   Of course, they are brilliant professionals with exceptional skills in the areas of Newspaper, TV, Radio, and Pod Casts (Anna’s “That Expert” Pod Cast is my new favorite) but what sets them apart is their deep commitment to our community and children.    We love supporting their Foundation the Bald Faced Truth and ask you to consider doing so as well. 

Why?  They started the Foundation because they saw many needs that go unheeded or not taken care of in a timely manner causing kids to do without and critical needs not to be met.  These are just a few of the examples:  An emergency grant was issued to cover replacement cost of $3,000 in stolen iPads from Victory Academy, the local non-profit school that serves 28 children with autism.   A grant was awarded to send 137 kindergarteners on a school’s annual field trip to the pumpkin patch.  District budget cuts had resulted in the trip being cancelled.  Two 4^th grade trumpet players were without instruments and without the means to rent or purchase one.  A grant was awarded to provide them with the purchase of functioning instruments.  The list goes on and on.  In addition, they provide funding for summer camps for kids that would not otherwise have the opportunity.  

We are so proud to support this Foundation….one where the funds get to where the needs are LOCALLY!   Please consider a donation at https://squareup.com/store/bald-faced-truth-foundation.  John and Anna are who I want to be when I grow up!

Bringing Gold to Gresham

Have you ever seen an Olympic Gold Medal up close?  How about, have you ever met a Gold Medal winner?  Well here’s your chance!  As many may know, right here from Boring, OR, one of our very own has made history bringing home the gold! Ryan Crouser’s fifth attempt in the men’s shot put final traveled a distance 22.52 meters (73 feet, 10 3/4 inches), setting an Olympic record and handing the 23-year-old Barlow High School graduate a gold medal. Crouser’s gold completes his quick rise from college star to the top professional shot putter in the world. He graduated from Barlow High School in Gresham in 2011. Crouser isn’t the first member of his family to compete in the Summer Games. His father, Mitch, was an alternate on the USA discus team at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, while his uncle, Brian, was a two-time Olympian in the javelin. His cousin, Samuel Crouser also a javelin thrower, finished fourth in the qualifying round of the 2016 Olympic games with a 244-foot throw. He is a 2015 alumnus of the University of Oregon. While a senior at Gresham High School, Sam Crouser was named Gatorade High School Track and Field Athlete of the Year 2010.

At 10:15am this Friday, Ryan and Sam will be honored at Sam Barlow High School, 5105 SE 302nd Ave, Gresham, OR 97080.  Following that, from noon to 3pm, Ryan and Sam will be interviewed live by John Canzano from The Bald Faced Truth podcasts, 750AM The Game, at Gresham Ford, 1999 E Powell Blvd, Gresham.  Stop by, ask questions, shake hands, touch the gold or just hang out and watch!  We are so excited to have the opportunity to share in Ryan and Sam’s amazing stories from small town kids, to international icons!!  For more information about John and the Bald Faced Truth podcasts, please visit;  http://www.750thegame.com/shows/bald-faced-truth-w-john-canzano/

Come on down to Gresham Ford, meet our local celebrities and just share the day with us!  You’ll be glad you did!