Bartow High Cheerleaders Gear Up with $6,000 from Bartow Ford

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Contact: Brittany Decker
Ph: 800.533.0435 ext 286
Email: brittanyd@BartowFord.com

Bartow High Cheerleaders Gear Up with $6,000 from Bartow Ford
Ford’s Drive One 4UR School Program and Local Ford Dealer
Bolster High School Athletic Program to State Finals.

Bartow, FL – December 29, 2009 For the first time in Bartow High School history, the Bartow Varsity Cheerleaders advance to the UCA National Competition. Bartow Ford took part in supporting their program by presenting $6,000 raised during the Ford Drive One 4 UR School fundraiser.

Tina Ford, Inventory Manager, and Kristy Carter, Commercial Sales Manager at Bartow Ford, along with the cheerleading team, conducted the test-drive fundraising event at Wal-Mart in Bartow on October 9-10. Bartow High received $20 from Ford Motor Company for each of the 300 valid test-drives completed.

Bartow High took home the UCA Regional title on December 5 in Orlando and won the bid for the national competition, which will be televised on ESPN. The funds raised will send the Bartow Varsity Cheerleaders to the UCA National Competition at the Wide World of Sports Disney Compound on February 14, 2010, making history.

The co-ed BHS Cheerleading team will also be competing for their second FHSAA state title at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee on February 6. They will be attending the American Championships January 15 in Daytona Beach and hosting 2nd annual Cheerleading Championship January 30.

Coach Lori Jolliff believes the Drive One 4 UR School fundraiser is very important to Bartow High School. “We are so thankful to Bartow Ford for their endless support of BHS Cheerleading. Your dedication to our program has made a lasting impact on these kids’ lives, and you have provided opportunities that, without your help, these kids would not be able to have.”

Bartow Ford President Benny Robles adds, “We’ve always believed in rewarding a commitment to education. We’ll continue to support Bartow High School, and other schools in the area with programs dedicated to education, like Drive One 4 UR School and Drive for Excellence.”

Bartow Ford supports Polk County’s educational system by participating in fundraisers and car giveaways that benefit local students. One mustang is given away each year to a Polk county high school student in the Drive for Excellence program based on good grades and attendance.

Bartow Ford Company, an award winning Ford dealership, has proudly served Polk County and Central Florida since its founding in 1948. Florida’s #1 volume Ford Super Duty and Commercial Truck dealer is located on 30 acres of property, assuring a large inventory selection. A premier Ford Dealer, Bartow Ford is able to provide addition services including expert service technicians using OEM Ford auto parts, full commercial services, a body shop, car rental service, full detail service and financial services. To learn more about Bartow Ford Company go to www.BartowFord.com.
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If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with Benny Robles Sr., please contact Brittany Decker at 863.533.0425 ext 286 or brittanyd@bartowford.com

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