Charity Takes Center Stage as NASCAR's Ryan Blaney and a 2005 Ford GT Unite to Fight Alzheimer's.
NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney recently received a special car from an anonymous donor, with the goal of auctioning it off at a Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The vehicle is a 2005 Ford GT, one of only 776 finished in Mark IV Red for that year.
The owner of this prized car wishes to remain anonymous, but he's eager to contribute to an excellent cause - helping find a cure for Alzheimer's and supporting families affected by the disease. This act comes from the heart and shows a commitment to charity without seeking accolades.
Blaney expressed his gratitude towards the donor stating that they did not have to donate such a valuable car, adding "He was emphatic about not wanting to use his name or even his location where he was from, anything to give it away. That this is just a gift from him in honor of this special person and just wanted to, in his words, 'We just want to see you do good with it.'"
The Ford GT that will be auctioned has only had 4,000 miles on the odometer and was stored in a climate-controlled garage since day one. It's powered by a supercharged V8 engine rated at 550 horsepower and is accompanied by original options such as painted racing stripes and BBS forged wheels.
Barrett-Jackson, an auction house specializing in rare and classic cars and charity car auctions, has partnered with the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation to host this event. The organization, founded in 2018 by NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney and his family, aims to raise brain health awareness and support people dealing with Alzheimer's disease or concussion diagnoses.
The 2005 Ford GT will be part of Barrett-Jackson's charity auction in Scottsdale on January 23, with all proceeds going directly to the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation. According to Aber, Executive Director of the foundation, "100 percent of the block price will come to the foundation, so whatever it goes for is what we're going to get." This event has the potential to make a significant impact in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Blaney is grateful for the opportunity to share his family's story and spread awareness about brain health. The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was established after Blaney experienced firsthand the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. His father had Alzheimer's, and he has seen the impact it can have on families.
The anonymous donor, who wishes to remain unknown, exemplifies the true spirit of charity - an act from the heart without any expectation of recognition.
NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney recently received a special car from an anonymous donor, with the goal of auctioning it off at a Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The vehicle is a 2005 Ford GT, one of only 776 finished in Mark IV Red for that year.
The owner of this prized car wishes to remain anonymous, but he's eager to contribute to an excellent cause - helping find a cure for Alzheimer's and supporting families affected by the disease. This act comes from the heart and shows a commitment to charity without seeking accolades.
Blaney expressed his gratitude towards the donor stating that they did not have to donate such a valuable car, adding "He was emphatic about not wanting to use his name or even his location where he was from, anything to give it away. That this is just a gift from him in honor of this special person and just wanted to, in his words, 'We just want to see you do good with it.'"
The Ford GT that will be auctioned has only had 4,000 miles on the odometer and was stored in a climate-controlled garage since day one. It's powered by a supercharged V8 engine rated at 550 horsepower and is accompanied by original options such as painted racing stripes and BBS forged wheels.
Barrett-Jackson, an auction house specializing in rare and classic cars and charity car auctions, has partnered with the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation to host this event. The organization, founded in 2018 by NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney and his family, aims to raise brain health awareness and support people dealing with Alzheimer's disease or concussion diagnoses.
The 2005 Ford GT will be part of Barrett-Jackson's charity auction in Scottsdale on January 23, with all proceeds going directly to the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation. According to Aber, Executive Director of the foundation, "100 percent of the block price will come to the foundation, so whatever it goes for is what we're going to get." This event has the potential to make a significant impact in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Blaney is grateful for the opportunity to share his family's story and spread awareness about brain health. The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was established after Blaney experienced firsthand the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. His father had Alzheimer's, and he has seen the impact it can have on families.
The anonymous donor, who wishes to remain unknown, exemplifies the true spirit of charity - an act from the heart without any expectation of recognition.
this 2005 Ford GT is a total beast and worth way more than what it's gonna go for at auction but its not just about the car, its about making a difference in people's lives affected by alzheimers. i mean ryan blaney's family foundation is doing amazing work raising awareness and supporting families so this donation is literally saving lives 
cant get enough of ppl like this anonymous donor who are putting others first 
I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS AUCTION!!! IT'S AMAZING TO SEE A CAR LIKE THAT GO UP FOR SALE WITH THE GOAL OF RAISING MONEY FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH! RYAN BLANEY IS SUCH A CLASS ACT, HE'S NOT JUST DOING THIS FOR HIMSELF, BUT ALSO BECAUSE HIS FATHER HAD THE DISEASE AND HE WANTS TO HELP OTHERS LIKE THEM. I THINK IT'S SO COOL THAT THE OWNER OF THE CAR IS STAYING ANONYMOUS, THEY JUST WANT TO HELP WITHOUT ANY FANFARE! 
. Ryan Blaney and his family are doing some great work with their foundation 
, but this donation takes it to a whole new level 
.
. They didn't want any recognition or publicity, which just shows they're really committed to giving back without seeking anything in return 
! The fact that a super rare Ford GT like this one is being donated to help find a cure for Alzheimer's 
. I hope it raises tons of money for the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation 
and helps bring awareness to this important cause 
!
its so cool that some random person wants to help out a great cause like alzheimers research and dont expect anything in return... i feel really good about people like him who just wanna make a difference 
! January 23 can't come soon enough... let's hope it brings in some serious cash for a good cause 
Keep spreading love and kindness, Ryan! 
like what's next? donating a kidney or something lololol i'm serious though, it's amazing that he wants to contribute to such an important cause without seeking any recognition. ryan blaney is already a champion on the track but now he's a champion off the track too 
and btw, 100% of the auction proceeds go directly to his foundation so let's get behind this event and make some magic happen 
. I'm definitely keeping an eye on this auction and hoping it brings in some serious cash for the foundation 
. Fingers crossed that it does, and I'll definitely be keeping an eye on how things unfold 
.
It's not about the car itself, but the fact that someone is using their resources to help people with Alzheimer's. Ryan Blaney is already doing some great work with his foundation and this just shows he's willing to go above and beyond. I'm defo donating to the auction too! 
I'm not sure about all these charity auctions for diseases like Alzheimer's. It feels kinda too good to be true that someone just gives away a super rare car like that. What's really going on here? Is this person trying to get good publicity or something? 
for alzheimer research and brain health awareness. nascar drivers are not supposed to be associated with luxury cars like this but hey, if ryan blaney can use his platform for good then more power to him 
, a 2005 Ford GT with so much history and potential value just being auctioned off for charity. It's not about the money, it's about making a difference