By Randy Lawrence OMAHA, Neb. (December 16, 2007) -- The second annual Holiday Horsepower Drive took place on Saturday, December 15, 2007. The event organized by Modified driver Buddy Ray Jones and Rachael Lee brought together fifteen drivers from the eastern Nebraska region to benefit the Omaha Children's Hospital.
The owners of Quaker Steak and Lube in Council Bluffs, IA., graciously offered the use of a section of the restaurant for the drivers and volunteers to rap presents prior to the Children's Hospital visit. Boxes were filled with donated items including racing hats, T-shirts, die cast cars, decals, coloring books and much more.
Representatives from the Children’s Hospital were on hand at Quaker Steak and Lube and then accompanied the drivers and entourage back to the Children's Hospital. Four groups toured different floors and had the chance to meet and talk with the patients and present them with a holiday gift box.
Following the tour Buddy Ray Jones addressed the drivers and the hospital staff, "I'd like to thank you all for your time, help and donations." said Jones. "Sometimes we think we have problems in our life, but after seeing these kids and knowing what they are going through makes our problems seem small in comparison."
The total assessed value of the 2007 Holiday Horespower Drive was $24,789.26.
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