In their race to cure childhood blindness, A Race Against Blindness unveils their 6th vehicle fundraiser with proceeds going to medical research into a cure for retinitis pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – a devastating cause of childhood blindness.

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A Race Against Blindness is connected with leading researchers and clinicians in the US and UK who are doing groundbreaking research for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – a devastating cause of childhood blindness. Their giveaway fundraisers are helping fund this cutting-edge research and a clinical trial for a new gene therapy that could help children who are going blind due to this.

The founders of A Race Against Blindness, Steve and Kristina Johnston, were personally impacted by BBS when they discovered their son, Luke, was going blind as a result of it. The Johnstons have made it their mission to race for a cure for not only their son but all the other children impacted by this cruel disease.

This Overland Raptor & Sportsman Trailer is the adventure vehicle 6th giveaway fundraiser hosted by the nonprofit A Race Against Blindness. Past giveaways included:

They have two other active giveaways including a GMC Sierra & Can-Am Maverick and a Rossmönster Adventure Van. They have a couple more highly-coveted adventure vehicles lined up for the remainder of 2024 and are actively planning their 2025 fundraising year so this is one nonprofit you want to keep up with. Visit their website to learn more about the clinical trials they are working to support, upcoming events, explore stories of impact, and discover more ways to get involved.

 

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Overland Raptor & Sportsman Trailer
A 2024 Ford F150 Raptor “Gen 3” that has been heavily modified for overlanding without sacrificing the jaw-dropping performance the Ford Raptor is known for. ’

This incredible machine is ready to take you to remote campsites while placing a huge smile on your face as you conquer the most difficult of trails. Being pulled by the Raptor is the Sportsman Trailer, a multi-function overland toy hauler that allows you to bring your kayaks, quads, dirt bikes, and more along with you. This package has a combined value of $160,000!

 

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The Raptor
The Raptor has been built for adventure by the talented team at Doestch Off-Road with the help of the following sponsors:

Addictive Desert Designs:

  • Raptor Race Series Front Bumper
  • Prototype Dovetail Rear Bumper
  • High Mount Intercooler

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Baja Designs Lights:

  • Onx6+ straight light bar 20” amber
  • LP6Pro Spots x6
  • LP4 A-pillar x2
  • White LED rock lights
  • Auxiliary light pod pair
  • Rear LED light bar
  • White 10” s8 driving combo light bar

KMC Wheels/WheelPros:

  • KM549 GRS Machined w/ Satin Black lip 17” wheels

Cooper Tire:

  • 37” Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek Mud Terrain

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Foutz Motorsports:

  • Rear Lower Suspension Arms with ultra-flex joints
  • Upper Arm kit
  • Geiser 2.5” front and rear springs
  • Half tie-rod kit
  • Raptor skid plate kit
  • Rear differential skid plate kit
  • Full-length shock guard front and rear

Doestch Off-Road:

  • Full matte PPF w/ code orange Raptor graphics and accents

Taruca Adventure Gear:

  • 270-degree batwing awning driver-side
  • Shower awning passenger side

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Other parts include:

  • Xtrusion Overland - XTR1 bed rack system
  • Intrepid Camp gear - Intrepid 2.5 Roof Top Tent
  • MAXTRAX - MKII recovery boards
  • RotopaX - 2-gallon fuel and 2-gallon water containers
 

The Trailer
The Sportsman by Expedition Trailers comes equipped with a second Intrepid rooftop tent, making this combination capable of sleeping four adults or a family of five with small children. A pair of dirt bikes or eBikes, a single quad, or kayak can fit on the trailer to ensure your toys aren’t left behind.

 

The Details 
You can enter for a chance to win on their website www.araceagainstblindness.org.

START DATE:August 23rd, 2024 12:00 am MST

END DATE:

December 3rd, 2024 11:59 pm MST

DRAWING DATE:

Approximately 7-10 days after end date

ELIGIBILITY:

Residents of the US and Canada age 18 and older

APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV):

$160,000 (Vehicle + Trailer + Cash)

SELECTION TRANSPARENCY:

Random selection by third-party administration company
 

About A Race Against Blindness
A Race Against Blindness is a family-run and founded Section 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Steve & Kristina Johnston. Upon discovering their son’s rare genetic condition called retinitis pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – which is causing him to gradually lose his vision, Steve and Kristina took action and founded A Race Against Blindness to fund clinical trials and find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa.

 

Companies Supporting this Fundraiser Giveaway

Doestch Off-Road, Addictive Desert Designs, Baja Designs, KMC Wheels, Cooper Tire, Foutz Motorsports, Taruca Adventure Gear, Expedition Trailers, OVR

 

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