AMA Expo West and the Ride of a Lifetime

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The Foundation team recently visited Ontario, California for AMA Expo West. We love getting the opportunity to travel because it gives us the chance to meet members from all over the country. This trip was especially exciting because in addition to the expo, it was also the weekend the winner of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes got to take his ride in Lady Alice, and our AMA Marketing team made a big announcement. [caption id="attachment_4488" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nathan and Dr. Wagner just after landing[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4489" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Kendall Wagner (left) Nathan Metzler (center) Dan Bott (right)[/caption] Nathan Metzler was the lucky winner of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes.  His prize package included an all-expense-paid trip to Ontario, free admission to AMA Expo West, and the ride in Lady Alice, a P-51 Mustang, donated by Dr. Kendall Wagner . Nathan was elated when he learned he was the winner and selected his 10-year-old daughter, Madeline as his plus one for the trip. The weather was perfect Saturday morning for the ride and Nathan said it best when the plane landed and he said "You cannot put a price on that!" Click here for more photos. [caption id="attachment_4498" align="alignright" width="225"] AMA Foundation staff, Mandee (right) and Chrystal (left)[/caption] Foundation staff members had a great time during the Expo, spending the weekend talking to people about the Foundation and the programming it supports. We set a fundraising goal for the weekend and thanks to our generous supporters, hit our goal! Thank you to everyone that supported the Foundation that weekend and to all who support our efforts throughout the year! The AMA Marketing team also had an exciting weekend, making a special announcement from the main stage during the show... AMA Expo West is moving! Beginning this year, the show will be in November at the Fairplex Exposition Center in Pomona, California. Join us in 2018 for AMA Expo West November 2-4. For more information, visit www.amaexpowest.com   Chrystal Pearson Development & Communications Coordinator AMA Foundation