1. You Give a Ride, They Get a Ride
Car Donation Proposal
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2. About the Darrell Gwynn Foundation
Founded by Darrell Gwynn and his
wife Lisa, the Darrell Gwynn
Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-
profit whose mission is to provide
SUPPORT for people with paralysis
and PREVENT spinal cord injuries.
The primary support program of the
Darrell Gwynn Foundation is its
national Wheelchair Donation
Program which donates custom
power wheelchairs to individuals
facing medical and financial
hardships.
Wheelchair Recipient
Allyssa Hagstrom 2

3. Our Niche is “Car People”
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s primary support
comes from “car people.” The foundation finds
support from numerous private car collectors, car
clubs, car museums, car auction organizations, car
dealerships, car builders and race car drivers and
team owners in both NASCAR and the NHRA.
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4. You Give a Ride, They Get a Ride
The Darrell Gwynn
Foundation’s
Car Donation Program
gives donors the
opportunity to donate a
car that is then auctioned
at Barrett-Jackson with
proceeds supporting our
Wheelchair Donation
Program.
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5. Car Donation Proposal
Donate a Classic Car or Hot Rod
Do you have a classic car in your collection that you’d like to
“trade in” for wheelchairs for kids?
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1957 Chevrolet Camaro

6. Car Donation Proposal
Donate a high-performance car
Do you have a high-performance car in your garage capable of
giving a child the gift of mobility?
2013 Dodge Viper
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7. Benefits of Donating a Car to DGF
Charity
• Tax Deductible Donation
• Knowing that your donation was
utilized to help several children
and their families receive the gift
of mobility they so desperately
need.
 Your hard work will directly result in
raising funds for individuals in need
like Allison (left) and you will have
the opportunity to meet a
wheelchair recipient at the auction.
Wheelchair Recipient
Allison Kerns
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8. Benefits of Donating a Car to DGF
Barrett-Jackson
• Opportunity to appear on stage on
national television (FOX Sports 1) for
the auctioning of the vehicle.
• Opportunity to brand your business or
promote your interest to affluent car
collectors attending the world’s largest
auto auction through variety of
marketing avenues provided by DGF
and Barrett-Jackson.
Barrett-Jackson
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9. Benefits of Donating a Car to DGF
Media
• Your generous donation will be pitched
to media nationally including
 FOX Sports 1
 CNN
 FOX News
 duPont Registry
 Motor Trend
 Hemmings
 Car & Driver Magazine
• The car donation will be pitched locally
in the Barrett-Jackson markets that are
hotbeds of car collectors to television,
print/online newspapers, radio stations,
etc.
 Phoenix, Arizona
 Las Vegas, Nevada
 Reno, Nevada
 Palm Beach, Florida
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10. Benefits of Donating a Car to DGF
Advertising
• Your car donation and business will be promoted through a variety
of marketing channels specific to the auction selected.
 Magazine Ads
 E-Blasts - DGF & Barrett-Jackson Databases
 Social Media
 Internet Ads
 Special Events – NASCAR/NHRA Races
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11. Benefits of Donating a Car to DGF
Network & Socialize
• This is an amazing opportunity to take
advantage of a national stage and publicity
opportunity to let car collectors, celebrities
and car aficionadas know about your
commitment to charity, socialize at the
Barrett-Jackson auction and gala and network
to grow your business!
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12. Proven Track Record of Success
“Darrell Gwynn Foundation is a beacon for children with these injuries
that allows them to live longer and prosper thanks to the wheelchair
donations. We at Ford were thrilled to partner with DGF and thrilled
with what we accomplished together.” – Jim Owens, Ford
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“I am a huge fan and admirer of race car legend,
Darrell Gwynn. Being able to work hand in hand
with such a wonderful man, making dreams a reality,
is truly a privilege. Throughout the years Darrell and
his foundation have been able to provide a helping
hand in making many young adults dreams come
true. In the end it's an honor, a privilege and a
dream to be able to make such a difference in our
youth's lives … thank you Darrell Gwynn Foundation
for letting me be involved. Who's Next!” –
Bill Goldberg, Celebrity Car Aficionado
Bill Goldberg

13. Super Mustang GT 500
West Coast Customs
• Led by Ryan Friedlinghaus, his
team customized this Ford
Mustang GT 500, making a Darrell
Gwynn Tribute Mustang which
sold for $90,000 at Barrett-
Jackson Orange County in 2011.
The car build was featured with a
full episode on the Discovery
Channel show, “West Coast
Customs”
• Eduardo Reyes was the first
wheelchair recipient benefactor
and received his custom
wheelchair that matched the
Mustang on stage at Barrett-
Jackson
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14. 1976 Daytona 500 Championship
Wood Brothers Racing Replica Car
Gateway Classic Mustangs
• Inspired by NASCAR Legend David
Pearson’s victory over Richard
Petty in the famous 1976 Daytona
500, the team created this tribute
car which sold twice at Barrett-
Jackson raising $170,000
• Christopher Torres, who was
using a homemade wooden
wheelchair prior, was one of many
recipients whom received a brand
new power wheelchair thanks to
the sale of this car
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15. “Barrett-Cuda”
Pure Power Motorsports
• In honor of Barrett-Jackson’s 40th Anniversary, Mike
Langston and his team created this “Barrett-Cuda”,
Barrett-Jackson themed car which sold for $200,000 at
Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in 2011.
• Camron Vaughn was the first wheelchair recipient to
benefit from the sale of this car.
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16. Ford F-650 Extreme Super Truck
Extreme Super Truck
• Chris Walker and his team
customized this monster
Ford F-650 creating the
ultimate extreme super
truck which sold for
$160,000 at Barrett-
Jackson Palm Beach.
• Mathias Batista was the
first wheelchair recipient
to benefit from the sale of
the truck
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17. Partnership
Contact the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to begin today.
Ryan Rogers
(954) 792-7223 x.114
ryan@darrellgwynnfoundation.org
You can change a life…four wheels at a time
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