2022 St. Jude Mk4 Charity Build

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Nicole Smith in What's New

Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN and you will become a life long supporter of these amazing people who bring hope to so many parents of children with cancer.

We began supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital annually by donating a kit to the Pilots of FedEx for a charity build. This year was our eighth year and eighth kit donated. The Factory Five Mk4 Roadster auctioned off was built by Ron Everett, Mike Bray and their team of FedEx Pilots. The Pilots of FedEx set a record for fundraising this year, raising a winning bid of $150,000 at St. Jude Memphis JAM Gala Auction. All money goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Pictured is our Factory Five team celebrating the build and money raised in St. Jude t-shirts and hats. Missing from photo is: Nate, Noah, Roberto, Rich, Mike, Colby, Tanya, and Nicole (photographer).

We proudly support St. Jude and congratulate the FedEx Pilot builders, and pro builder Ron Everett who donated time for this great cause.

Mark Z. in molding has worn out his original St. Jude hat, and is starting on a new one!

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