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Help us support the next generation! 

 

Your donation funds scholarships and student experiences that help promising students pursue their automotive passions. By contributing you’re providing educational opportunities that empower students to succeed in the automotive industry. 

 

Donations of less than $10,000 support a general Driven to Care scholarship, not a named Scholarship. Interested in naming a scholarship? Contact lisa@driventocare.org for more information.

 

Donation amounts: $25, $50, $100, Other

**Please note credit cards and PayPal require processing fees. If you would like to send a check, please mail it to The Footprints Foundation at 420 East Ogden Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60541. Write Driven to Care in the memo. 

 

Together, we’re not just supporting education; we’re fueling the next generation of innovators and leaders in automotive excellence.


Help us steer the future forward—Donate today!

DONATE TO DRIVEN TO CARE

The Driven to Care Legacy Scholarships and Student Experiences support students attending schools who share an enthusiasm for the automotive field. Donate today below via PayPal using a credit card, debit card or bank account and help fund scholarships/experiences for the future of the automotive industry.

To become a Legacy Challenge donor, visit this link.

SPONSORS 

THE FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION

The Footprint Foundations started in 2008, by John and Lisa Weinberger with a sale of a special vintage car. Since inception other car proceeds from their collection have contributed to their Driven to Care program. 

RAHAL FAMILY

From 1950s to present day, 3 generations of Rahals have been involved in motorsports. Starting with Mike Rahal who passed his love for racing onto his son Bobby who then continued to pass the family passion of racing on to his son, Graham. Career highlights include Bobby Rahal, 3 time Indy Car Champion as a driver and also won Indy twice as a team owner year 2004 and 2020. Today Graham races in the Indy Series. The Rahal Family sponsors the Driven to Care Rahal Family Motorsports Technician Scholarship.

BILL AND TIFFANY HAYES

Bill & Tiffany enjoy the world of cars - everything from rusty ones in the field to exotic ones on the showroom floor. Bill was a certified public accountant. At 3 years old he was able to identify different car brands which turned into a complete passion for cars. Tiffany enjoys attending car events with her husband. 

IN MEMORIAM AWARDS

Awards have been established to honor fellow car enthusiasts who have passed on and left a legacy that had an major impact on the automotive industry.

DALE SCHNEIDER

Dale was a master technician at Continental Autosports for over 43 years. He was creative and always willing to help, and never turned down a job or task, He would figure out a way to make it work.

TOM CAULFIELD

He had a lifelong passion for Ferrari's, from the engineering to maintaining and reviving the cars himself.  Automobiles were more than ownership, it was about being a steward of the Ferrari cars.

CRISTIANO
BIMBI

Cristiano was an avid automobile and motorcycle enthusiast and loved every minute that he spent riding variety of motorcycles. "What's one more bike?". Cristiano owned an insurance agency and went above and beyond for all his automotive clients. 

MARK
NARVAEZ

Mark was very passionate about cars from a young age, influenced by his grandpa Cowger's career in the automotive industry. His dream was to become a car designer for a major automobile manufacturer. Mark belonged to car clubs in Dallas and Austin and had many friends that worked together on modifying their sport cars. 

RAJ
MOONESINGHE

From his modified Subaru WRX to his track- ready M3, Raj loved cars that were built to be driven. He took his dad to every F1 race and such was his passion for beautiful cars and supporting young people, he helped an 18 year old friend start a car detailing business that is now a thriving company. 

DAVID
LAPOTIN

David was an engineer who also loved working on cars. As a teenager in the 70’s he dragged raced Volkswagens. It morphed into a love affair with Porsches. He eventually bought  a 1963 Oslo Blue Porsche. David was a very active Driven to Care mentor to local students in Texas. 

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John Weinberger Driven to Care Legacy Scholarship Program is funded by The Footprints Foundation of Illinois - a Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
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