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An old car full of stories
Our team took on an exciting challenge: bringing a classic 1932 Ford Roadster back to life. But this project was about more than a restoration. We planned to auction the finished Roadster and donate the proceeds to the Brett Boyer Foundation, an organization devoted to researching and fighting congenital heart disease.
The journey began with a tired old hot rod and ended with something remarkable: the sale became the largest single donation the foundation has ever received.
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The journey of the restoration
Bringing the 1932 Ford Roadster back to its former glory wasn't just a restoration; it was like reviving a piece of the American spirit. This car is more than metal and wheels. It's a symbol of American ingenuity, forged during tough times like the Great Depression.
When much of the country was under a cloud of uncertainty, the Roadster stood out as a beacon of freedom and rebellion — a lightweight body with a powerful engine, the essence of hot rod culture and grassroots American racing. Restoring it was our way of bringing that adventurous spirit back to life.
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A cause close to our hearts
The Brett Boyer Foundation was created in loving memory and in honor of Sadie Brett Boyer. Diagnosed prenatally with congenital heart disease and Down syndrome, she needed open heart surgery for a fighting chance at life. Her parents found a world uneducated about both conditions, and severely underfunded in the research needed to understand and treat them.
Their mission is simple: raise awareness for congenital heart disease (CHD) and fund research to advance treatment. Nearly 1 in 100 children in the United States is diagnosed with CHD, yet it receives only about a third of the funding directed at other childhood diseases.
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The auction: a historic moment
On a warm October afternoon, friends, family, and countless stars gathered at country music superstar Luke Bryan's private residence for a fundraiser benefiting the Brett Boyer Foundation. Nashville — a city with roots in the bootlegging and speakeasy culture of the 1920s — was the perfect backdrop for a car born of that same era.
The Roadster generated close to three quarters of a million dollars, the largest single donation in the foundation's history.
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Where the donation goes
The gift funds research aimed at better treatments for congenital heart disease — work that could change the lives of so many kids and their families. Beyond research, the foundation spreads awareness about CHD and provides ongoing support for patients, parents and the medical professionals who care for them.
Every step forward, fueled by donations like this one, brings us closer to a future where CHD doesn't define the limits of a child's life: fewer hospital visits, less invasive procedures, and more birthdays celebrated.
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From rolling shell to showpiece
To every participant, bidder and supporter: your generosity made a world of difference. The fight against congenital heart disease continues, and every contribution keeps the mission moving forward.
