FERRARI NORTH EUROPE DELIVER EXTRA SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MAGIC TO LOCAL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES ACROSS THE UK

Santa’s sleigh may be the most famous red vehicle delivering presents at Christmas, but this week Ferrari cars were seen dashing through several cities in the UK with some extra special gifts in tow, bringing festive cheer to many across the country.

From Exeter to Edinburgh, London to Belfast, Ferrari North Europe worked closely with all 12 of its regional dealerships across the UK, supporting them as they each worked to surprise children, nurses and caregivers at their choosen local charities this week.

In each location, a fleet of Ferrari cars – including the F8 Spider, 812 GTS, Roma and Portofino models – arrived to deliver a selection of Ferrari gifts including lego cars and colouring sets, on behalf of each dealership and Ferrari North Europe. Understanding that, whilst this year has continued to be difficult for all, these children have faced their own personal challenges and the visit from each dealership with Ferrari North Europe hoped to bring smiles to faces and festive joy to each local community.

In addition to the gifts, striking Christmas trees were delivered in advance to the selected charities, accompanied by a box of beautiful red, green and white decorations ready for the children and staff at each charity to decorate and enjoy together. Nodding to the Italian heritage of the Ferrari brand with a red, green and white theme, the trees will set the festive scene for everyone over the Christmas period.

Francesco Balli, Regional Manager, Ferrari North Europe said, “One of the best things about Ferrari is the excitement it brings to adults and children alike; there is a very special feeling when you see and hear our beautiful cars up close. We hope that by bringing a Ferrari experience to the children we can help create a moment of joy, providing respite from what has been an incredibly difficult period. The toys and trees are a gift from us to show our appreciation for these young people and all of those who care for them, and we hope our visit will be a day to remember.”

See below the full list of dealerships and charities involved:

Carrs Ferrari (Exeter) visited and delivered gifts to Vranch House, an independent Day School in Exeter for children with significant physical difficulties

Dick Lovett (Swindon) visited and delivered gifts to Children’s Hospice SouthWest, who provide hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family

Stratstone Manchester visited and delivered gifts to The Christie Manchester, one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 44,000 patients a year

Graypaul Edinburgh visited and delivered gifts to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, who are committed to make a difference to the lives of seriously ill children and young people.

Maranello Sales (Egham) visited and delivered gifts to The PACE Centre in Aylesbury charity and special school helping children and young people with motor disorders, such as cerebral palsy

JCT600 Brooklands (Leeds) visited and delivered gifts to Martin House Children’s Hospice who provide family-led care and support for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Meridien Modena (Southampton) visited and delivered gifts to Rose Road Association, who provide services for over 300 children and young adults with severe physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism

Jardine Motors (Sevenoaks) visited and delivered gifts to Little Havens, a hospice for children and young people up to the age of 19 who have been diagnosed with a complex or incurable condition

Graypaul Birmingham visited and delivered gifts to Acorns Children’s Hospice who offer palliative care and support to life-limited and life-threatened children and their families in the region

Charles Hurst (Belfast) visited and delivered gifts to The Children’s Cancer Care Unit at The Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, the only hospital in Northern Ireland dedicated specifically to the care of children with cancer

HR Owen London visited and delivered gifts to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital a purpose built hospital and part of Guys & St Thomas’ and the second largest provider of children’s services in London, providing comprehensive health services from before birth, throughout childhood

Graypaul Nottingham visited and delivered gifts to QMC home to the Nottingham Children’s Hospital, as well as local charity Switch Up who provide mentoring, counselling and accredited non-formal education to under-privileged children