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Test Drive Cars During Oswego East HS Booster Club Fundraiser

Funds raised during the last several years of River View Ford's annual Drive 4 UR School fundraiser are expected to surpass $35,000 Friday.

OSWEGO, IL — All members of the community are invited to River View Ford's 7th Drive 4 UR School Fundraiser benefiting Oswego East High School's Booster Club on Friday, Aug. 17. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the high school. 1525 Harvey Road, during which parents, students and Oswego community members can test drive one of nearly 15 Ford vehicles, including Mustangs and F-150s, Ford event organizers said in a release. Even better, for every test drive taken, Ford will donate $20 to Oswego East, and will do so up to $6,000.

According to a release, total funds raised from the last several years are expected to surpass $35,000, as the goal is to help the Booster Club maximize fundraiser donations

Concessions will be available as the drive event coincides with the Blue & Silver scrimmage football and soccer games also happening Friday night.

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This is the 7th year River View Ford has partnered with Oswego East High School, with total funds raised expected to surpass $35,000. The goal is to help the Booster maximize their fundraiser donations,

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  • What: River View Ford's 7th Drive 4 UR School Fundraiser
  • Where: Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road
  • When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17
  • Why: To benefit Oswego East High School Booster Club

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