PROJECT 2008

On 25^th August 2006 Team Alpine embarked on a two-week journey from Vancouver, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in a classic 1967 Sunbeam Alpine V, to compete 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, plans are underway for the 2011 Targa; encompassing thirty-six months of preparations, promotions and fundraising. We are seeking sponsorship support to ensure another successful season.

Our primary goal is to raise funds for the 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.”

Secondly, past accomplishments has prompted the preparation for the 2011 (10^th anniversary) Targa Newfoundland, September 10^th-17^th. The selected vehicle is a 1969 Sunbeam Imp, a ground up, purpose built, child friendly, rally vehicle boasting some unique gadgets including an exhaust pipe that blows bubbles and a candy dispenser. Along with the 1964 Sunbeam Alpine IV-GT, these vehicles will work in tandem to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital. Furthermore, children from the hospital will be invited to place their handprints on the Imp and sign it.

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.

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

Sunbeam Canada 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.

Ohan Korlikian

1964 Sunbeam Alpine IV-GT "Taline"

1967 Sunbeam Alpine V "Skydoggy"

1969 Sunbeam Imp "HoJu"