Drive 4 Smiles July 12 at RMM for sick kids

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From: Brian Bingolf, CEO, Starlight Children’s Foundation

Join Me in Bringing Drive for Smiles to Calgary – July 12 at Rocky Mountain Motorsports

 

Introducing Drive for Smiles (D4S) – Coming to Calgary!

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share some exciting news and extend a heartfelt invitation to be part of a meaningful event that combines our shared passion for cars with the opportunity to make a significant impact.

I’m thrilled to announce that Calgary will host its first-ever Drive for Smiles event on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Rocky Mountain Motorsports.

 

What is Drive for Smiles?

Drive for Smiles is a national charitable initiative run by the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada (https://www.starlightcanada.org/) whose mission is to help sick kids across the country through a blend of programs in the childrens' hospitals and at home. This event brings together car enthusiasts to provide seriously ill children and their families with a day of joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Participants offer “dream rides” in their exotic/supercars.  Starlight transforms the area around the track creating a carnival-like atmosphere complete with food trucks, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Here is a video from last year's event as an intro to how it is organized. https://youtu.be/1Ji3PDgOs4M

The event has taken place for over 13 years in cities across the country.  Last year’s D4S events in cities like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver raised over $1,000,000 collectively, benefiting more than 1,000 children and their families. 

 

How You Can Get Involved

The Starlight Foundation is seeking passionate drivers to volunteer their time and vehicles for this incredible cause. By participating, you’ll:

• Provide thrilling rides to children who face daily health challenges.
• Be part of a community event that celebrates compassion and unity.
• Help raise funds to support programs for seriously ill children.

If you own an exotic or supercar and want to use it to create real joy, your presence would mean the world to these families. Please note that rides will be a very safe 50% pace in a lead-follow format to maximize safety for the kids and provide a nice thrill. You do not need track experience to drive in this event. We do not anticipate the need for helmets but we are currently confirming with RMM. If helmets are required we will provide them.

 

Join Us

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please visit https://d4scanada.com/  There is a registration page that is now live on this webpage. Let’s come together to make Calgary’s inaugural Drive for Smiles event a huge success!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to give back to our community in such a unique and impactful way.

Note there is a $500 registration fee for each registration. If you choose to pay for that yourself a tax receipt will be emailed to you automatically for your donation.

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5 more drivers needed! Please consider registering. These are 50% fast parade laps at RMM under a lead follow format which means highway speeds on the front straight. You will only be taking sick kids and their families for rides. They are not selling rides to the public like Cardel's Ride of a Lifetime.

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The event is this Saturday! Please consider registering as a driver or supporting any of the Porsche drivers with donations to their pages.

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Here is the event schedule: 

9:30 AM — Driver Arrival & Check-In

• Pick up your credentials, car decals, and enjoy breakfast onsite.

10:30 AM — Driver Instruction (Mandatory)

• Important safety briefing and event overview.

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Track Rides for Starlight Families

• THE MAIN EVENT! Buckle up to deliver dream rides and create smiles for Starlight families.

12:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Lunch Break

• Refuel and recharge with lunch at one of the on-site food trucks.

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM — Track Rides for Starlight Families Continue.

• Return to the track to keep the smiles going for Starlight families.