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Jaguar World Monthly October
2002
Wyn Thomas, Michael Ferrari,
Bob and Megs Wilson with the jaguar which they donated to the Willow
Foundation
Independent Jaguar
specialists Michael Ferrari and Wyn Thomas put on a great show recently at this
year's JEC Essex region day.
The Epping-based company had an array of
quality used cars on show, but the highlight was undoubtedly the Willow
Foundation raffle. Wyn Thomas Servicing Ltd supplied a mint, low-mileage
3.6-litre Sovereign XJ40 for the draw. Tickets were on sale for the day of the
show only, so it was crucial that people came by the stand.
The Willow
Foundation is a charitable trust set up by television presenter and former
Arsenal and Scotland footballer Bob Wilson. The charity, which has only just
turned three-years' old, raises money to provide special days out for seriously
ill young adults, between the ages of 16 and 40. The Foundation has arranged
over 100 special days out, ranging from a front row seat at the British Grand
Prix to a chance to meet top celebrities such as Michael Owen and David
Beckham.
Bob Wilson was on hand for the whole day to sign autographs
and to make the draw at the end of the day. With the help of Bob's wife Meg,
Pan, the PA and loyal band of volunteers, the trust works tirelessly to arrange
these 'dream days'.
Aside from the Wyn Thomas prize car, which was
insured for a year by Footman James, there were autographed football shirts up
for grabs and a signed football. JWM supplied a year's subscription and a copy
of our brand new book XJ40 Engineering, which were presented to the winner of
the car. The lucky recipient was Alan Garner from Bishops Stortford. He said he
was simply "Gobsmacked" when he was presented with the car, which had been
freshly prepared by Wyn Thomas's workshop, managed by Wyn's fellow Director
Michael Ferrari.
Despite some terrible weather the JEC Essex day was an
enormous success and the Wyn Thomas/Willow Foundation raffle raised an
impressive £2,200, which in one day is an impressive tally. Plans are now
being considered for a similar draw next year. For more details on the Willow
Foundation log onto www.willow-foundation.org
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