BCCHF

Since 2006 I have been actively fundraising for children's charities. My first project was driving from Vancouver, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in my 1967 Sunbeam Alpine, to compete (Team Sunbeam) in the world-class Tarmac Rally, Targa Newfoundland. That year success was measured on many levels: driving 9,900 km, racing and finishing Targa and most significantly raising $15,500 for children’s charities. Currently I am raising $1 Million for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and in need of sponsorship support.

My primary goal is to raise $1 Million dollars benefiting British Columbia Children's Hospital Foundation. “The Hospital is a world-class pediatric academic health science centre providing care to over one million children in B.C. Almost daily, amazing new discoveries come out of the hospital and its research institute – discoveries that have the potential to improve the health of children everywhere; discoveries that help sick and injured children today and tomorrow. The key to providing the best child health is being able to solve the many unanswered questions about the onset and cause of childhood diseases. We tend to share our successes more than our needs. Yet our needs are great and our needs are urgent! Your contributions are absolutely vital.”

Over the coming years I have numerous projects in the works to help reach my benchmark. Currently, I am attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the largest penny pyramid. Also, future considerations include hiking Mount Kilimajaro and racing, once again, at Targa Newfoundland. The fundraising will be conducted in the greater Vancouver area at various community events however I will also be attending key events within the Province.

Targa Newfoundland is a weeklong tarmac rally competition, in stages, along a 2,200 km route through the eastern and central parts of the Province. This event is a great opportunity to compete with some of the best rally racers and establish a partnership with their respected teams. It offers an exceptional opportunity to interact with people from various communities and provides children the chance to get up-close to these unique race vehicles and their teams.

The selected promotion vehicle is a 1969 Sunbeam Imp, a ground up, purpose built, rally vehicle boasting some unique gadgets including a candy dispenser. This vehicle will be used - on an ongoing basis - to raise funds for the BC Children’s Hospital. Furthermore, children from the hospital will be invited to place their handprints on the Imp and sign it.

In 2006 sponsorship support was paramount to my success and the experience essential in establishing the foundation to continue racing for children’s charities. Your support is needed to facilitate operating costs including entry fee, transportation, lodging, fuel, parts, supplies, insurance and sundries. I welcome in-kind product and cash donations.

Team Sunbeam presents an excellent public relations opportunity offering low-cost advertising for sponsors. As a community oriented group dedicated to children’s charities, this project is a positive endeavor. Our success lies with your generous support.

Thank you for your support,

Ohan Hovig Gurlekian

Founder: Sunbeam Canada

Driver: Sunbeam Rally Sport (Team Sunbeam)