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Ludacris Foundation: Cars for Atlanta's Needy

by Jordan Yerman | September 2, 2009 at 06:41 am

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Atlanta's hometown superstar Ludacris (Chris Bridges when he's at home) is hosting a car giveaway event through his Ludacris Foundation, in which he'll hand the keys to a used car to the first 20 people who can convince him that they genuinely need a new set of wheels, in 300 words or less.
(Ludacris Foundation car giveaway entry page)

This event takes place on Sunday, Sept 6, at Nissan South in Morrow, GA.

You must need a car, be 18 or older, have a valid Georgia drivers license and be able to pay for taxes, registration, tags and insurance on your own.

The event entitled “Stars for Cars - The LudaDay Giveaway” will be held Sunday, September 6, 2009 between 1pm – 3pm at Nissan South on 6889 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA 30260.

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at 07:05 on September 2nd, 2009

This is a wonderful event. And in these stressed economic times that are effecting just about everyone, stories of generosity are particularly heartfelt.

I saw a similar story a few months ago about a theatre owner in a small town who was opening his movie theatre for free on Wednesdays, so people who have families could bring everyone to the movies. People were so greatful and appreciative, and said they would not forget the owner's generosity.

Sandra Frances Joplin (not verified)

at 12:43 on September 3rd, 2009

I have a my first new little Grandson. I would like to be able to go see him. We would go to the zoo and the park. I'm on disablity...no money for a car. I get rides with a lady to my church and choir rehursal. I catch the bus sometimes too. I walk too. I dream of having a car of my own. To be able to just GO to the grocery store and take my time would be so great. It would give me freedom to do many many things I dream of...like go riding through different parts of town and to look at houses to see if I could qualify for a house, instead of renting. I would go get me a new life...maybe to back to school...or get a job I could handle knowing I could take myself there would set me free.

Sabrina Dye (not verified)

at 15:31 on September 3rd, 2009

I have been trying to get my essay in every since I heard about on Praise 102.5 on Monday, I'm disable been on Dialysis for 17yrs and I truly need a car because the car I had is a 97 bonneville with over 246,thousand miles and sometimes it hard trying to ask people to give you a ride and the amount I get for disability isn't enough to get a car and my life truly depends on me having a car I, would love to be back in Church regular like I use to be but it's hard getting around on the bus to go to the grocery store, and even go and visit my grandmother and mom, and I would like to go to school to I, don't no who will see this comment but if Ludacris, gets to read I would like for him to know that he is and have been doing a great job for the needy and also Atlanta.

Karen Lowery (not verified)

at 15:57 on September 7th, 2009

Although the car give away is over.,,,congrats to all the winners. I would like some assistance of some information of other foundations which could possibly help me. I am 48, recently dx. with MS. Although I relocated to Georgia with the hopes of getting married to my boyfriend of 10 years. I am now on diasability and running a household on my disability check. It is now, only myself and my two daughters, my boyfriend relocated due to my youngest finally coming out and saying he was touching on her for years. My oldest daughter has a ten years old car,running on it's last leg.praise God still running. And my car which is a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am blew it's gaskets about a month ago and needs a new motor. I am searching for a foundation which could possibly donate $1500.00 so that I could purchase a rebuilt engine and get it put in. My younger daughter and myself used this car for our transportation and now must alterate with my other daughter when her car is available,which is very hard because she is job hunting daily,esp. to help out with the monthly expenses of the household. Due to my MS and taking weekly injections I am doing all that I can. If your foundation can help or direct me to any other foundation it would be greatly appreciated. Praise God for your foundation and God Bless the winners of your cars On Labor Day, you truly enlighted someone's/families life.

Haggai ogega kenya (not verified)

at 05:07 on September 10th, 2009

Waw ludacris u are areal star and if only u can extend your generosity to africa kenya then i dont know!

ruby murima (not verified)

at 07:35 on September 10th, 2009

ludcris i was there at the nissan car giveway in morrow ga i had post my comment why i needed a car but i guest i did not express myself to much i needed that car i been asking my childens for rides to get to work and to go food shooping so i could feed my grandchildens i been haveing a hard time trying to keep this family together its like everyone depends on me all the time and it is time for me to live my life. that is why i need me a car. am the bigger person i should have the things i need but i have been looking out for peoples who dont have no where to go to food to eat i been helping people half of my life. and never though what i need in life. please if you could have it in your heart to help me. i need a car. my contact number are 7703340155