News & Events
Email from Taylor's Crew!
My name is Taylor and I am 5 years old. I loved looking at your car at the Central Valley Walk fundraiser, it was very cool, my teams name is Taylor's Crew. I attend Special Education Preschool 3 days a week and a private Christian preschool 2 days a week. In the fall I will get to attend Special education Kindergarten, I will get to take the yellow bus everyday!
I wanted to thank you for promoting autism awareness and that that you do for me and all of my friends whom have autism. Right now there is not a cure but if more people become aware then maybe I will have more friends and may be able to go shopping or to any outside event with my mommy, daddy and little sister without people looking at me funny, I have no idea why they do, I am happy to be me
Save the Dates!!!
Saturday September 18th - Carlos Vieira Racing, Inc and Team 51FIFTY will be hosting the second Race and Ride for Autism at The New Stockton 99!! More information to follow!
Saturday October 23rd - Carlos Vieira Racing, Inc and Team 51FIFTY will be having a Dinner and Casino Night at the Portuguese Hall in Livingston! More information to follow!
Thank you!
Carlos Vieira Racing, Inc and Team 51FIFTY would like to thank Autism Speaks for the invitation to their luncheon on Saturday February 1st where they graciously awarded us with a plaque for being a Corporate Visionary Sponsor for the Central Valleys 2009 Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
Steak Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
Carlos Vieira Racing, Inc and Team 51FIFTY would like to thank everyone who participated in making our 2009 Race for Autism campaign a success! The steak dinner and dance fundraiser was a great night and we raised a total of $53,468.00!
Fundraiser Thank You Note:
Hi Carlos,
Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do for families affected by autism and also thank you for allowing me to share my story with everyone. What a great turn out. $300.00 for cheesecake!!! WOW!!!!!! I am bringing him again next year! LOL!!!!! My little Adam can no longer speak but if he could he would thank you too! Our entire family thanks you and your team. I had a wonderful time and I am looking forward to next year. The one good thing that came out of my son's autism was the opportunity to meet the most amazing people and you and Billie are definitely at the top of my list. You and your team are amazing people and May God bless you all. Have a wonderful day!
Best,
Kathy
Central Valleys Walk Now for Autism
Team 51FIFTY was at Modesto Junior College on Saturday October 17th as a Local Corporate Visionary Sponsor for the Central Valleys 2009 Walk Now for Autism. It was a great day and the Team had a good time at the event.
Race and Ride for Autism
Team 51FIFTY and Carlos Vieira Racing, Inc would like to thank everyone who participated in Race and Ride for Autism! We raised $4000.00 that will increase our total to $31,000.
We would like to give a special thanks to: Mid Valley Iron Metal, Jeff Dizney - ALSC #15, Donnie Largo - MST #10, Mike Beeler - Late Model #6, Ruth - the nice lady that works at Madera Speedway, Kenny Shepherd, Tami Dameral, The Mesa Family and The Castle Bombers Roller Girls.
Thank You!
This year Autistic children from Challenged Family Resources were able to take a trip to Disneyland with help from the donation from last years Steak Dinner & Dance Fundraiser. Everyone had a good time and Team 51FIFTY is happy they helped to make that possible.
Race for Autism Fundraiser BBQ Take-Out
Team 51FIFTY would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to this event. It was a great success!
Emails from Fans:
I just wanted to let you know how thrilled my son was to have had the opportunity to attend last Saturday's 99 Speedway race and see two cars racing for autism. My husband and son were fortunate enough to chat with those involved with Race for Autism and Autism Speaks. Our 25 year old son, Todd, faces the challenges of being on the autism spectrum. However, those challenges seem to be diminished when he is participating in the activities he loves. Watching car races at the 99 Speedway was an activity that he absolutely loved. We are so delighted that the track is open again and that people like you are involved in the races.
Sue
Hello,
My name is Michelle. I knew Carlos from my ex way back in the day. I was just a kid then. Carlos met my son Nick last summer. He seems to always talk about the race he went to with his dad off and on.
So I decided today to look up the 51fifty race team, and could not believe that he raced for Autism. I literally screamed for Nick and asked him if he knew. He just looked at me, and said No. I told him you could have told him about your little brother Charlie.
My son Charlie has a different level of Autism. He has a genetic disorder known as TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. He has innumerable brain tumors, which cause him to have low end Autism. He last summer underwent multiple brain surgeries to try and slow down his seizures.
The strange thing is Charlie goes to Shelby School, I drive by that garage in Livingston every week and never thought anything of it. Until now. To be honest I did not even know that Merced had something for Autism. Now... I have a place that Charlie can be a part of.
Charlie is also a Make A Wish recipient. He was part of two homecoming parades in Fresno, Clovis East and Buchannan High. The students raised money for Charlie's with to come true.
I just had to tell Charlie's story. Having Charlie I always feel like I have to do more. We live in Hilmar, nad I really do not know anyone else who has someone like Charlie. I can say that I am glad that Nick knows now what kind of a team he got to meet. It will mean more to him.
Thanks,
Michelle
