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Ludacris’ LudaDay weekend kicks off with car giveaway

2:50 pm September 3, 2009, by Richard Eldredge

Perhaps the most anticipated event scheduled at this weekend’s LudaDay celebration created by Atlanta rapper/actor Ludacris?

Sunday’s LudaCar giveaway where the Ludacris Foundation namesake has partnered with Nissan South to hand over the keys to 20 used vehicles to those in need of a ride.

Explains Luda’s mother Roberta Shields, the president of The Ludacris Foundation: ”Our major focus is youth and supporting the family structure. This year we want to do something to help youth and families manage during these tough economic times. Having a vehicle to get back and forth to work and daycare can make the difference in getting and keeping a job.”

We’re told that all vehicles will be clean and have passed emissions and Georgia State safety requirements.

On Thursday afternoon, Ludacris tweeted teases about the giveaway on his Twitter page. The deadline for entering the giveaway was Thursday. Interested parties were asked to submit a 300-word essay on their need for a car (”Make it good” Luda advised on the entry page) and the ability to pay for taxes, tags, registration and insurance.( Here’s the link if you can write fast).

The potential winners will be notified where to attend Sunday’s private giveaway festivities.

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Niese Jones

September 3rd, 2009
11:26 pm

Will you give away a cars in orlando Florida. There would be plenty that need the help. If you get this email I would like to know if youhave any jobs available with your company I need to leave Orlando

LUTRICIA JONES

September 4th, 2009
11:01 am

I THINK THIS WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL EVENT FOR YOU ALL TO DO EVEN THOUGH THE THINGS WE GO THROUGH SO THANK YOU ALL

Kemba Cook

September 4th, 2009
3:50 pm

I didn’t find out about the contest until Monday, so I hurried to submit my entry. I’m very excited about the possibility of winning but more excited for those who will win. My prayer is that one day….I’ll be able to give away something….God bless and continue to keep those who gave thier monies, time and effort to give someone else a second chance at fulfilling their purpose.

Yolanda E.

September 5th, 2009
2:43 pm

When I heard of the giveaway I quickly got nervous and called my godmom. I havee been praying for help silently and I believed that this was Gods answer! Luda ALWAYS does things in giving back but this was a unique way of showing love. I pray I am one of the 20 chosen do to REALLY needing a vehical but, if not God bless the ones who are. Thank you to the Ludacris Foundation and God bless.

Marquitha

September 6th, 2009
4:49 pm

Luda – I really hoped that I would have been selected to win one of those cars – you just don’t know how much stressed you would have released off me not to have a car note and still have reliable transportation. It’s 4:48PM and I haven’t received a phone call or an email so I guess that means I wasn’t selected – I really need one of those cars. Luda thank you anyway for always giving back.

BILLY

September 7th, 2009
9:25 am

GIVING BACK THAT IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT.If we could really see the purpose for the program and use it, then you help another person out. we could bring our people up!! THIS WAS THE BEST WAY TO ….DTP………LUDA!!!!!

S. Ward

September 7th, 2009
9:35 am

I entered the contest as well and just knew nobody needed a car more than me, but I guess I’m not the only one that a car would turn my life around. I can get away from my boyfriend who likes to beat me up and cuss me out, my dad who always gets drunk and cuss me out, and get a job that I haven’t had in two years but I have a seven year old. Well my blessings will only come when I help myself I assume. I would have stayed to be happy for those that won but I was too hurt fo myself. for not winning.

ANN

September 7th, 2009
11:15 am

That is great that he’s helping, I wish i had known because i would of been trying for my daughter and her kids. because helping her wear me out. I am about to start getting more gray hairs. If anyone start on used houses please let me know. Il can hardly hold on to helping her and her kids.

Diva

September 7th, 2009
1:30 pm

Glod bless Ludacris for this wonderful gesture. I pray for all the winners and for all who did not win, God is listening and his time is wise, Trust in him. My respect for Ludacris for seeing and feelling the call of god, You see his love is showned in many ways. May God always be with you and all your love ones.

Carol

September 7th, 2009
1:39 pm

I missed your grace from God. I am a single mother and have two daughters in college and a younger son. We live in Los Angeles. My car operates through the power of God’s grace, but I would have liked to have won a free car for my daughters. Nevertheless, the contest is over and I wish all who entered the best of luck. In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

jennii c

September 7th, 2009
2:07 pm

I commend you Luda for everything you do in the communities in ATL. He’s not the ONLY person in the entertainment industry who could do something like this. It’s ALL about giving…I have even more love and respect for you Luda. Blessings unto the winners and the giver.

Pat H

September 7th, 2009
2:52 pm

Heartfelt thanks to you and the loving/thoughtful spirit in which you live and give. May God’s love and wisdon guide you always (as obviously your precious Mom’s lessons have.)

Litasha T

September 7th, 2009
4:10 pm

Hi I am from Mississippi and I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis along with that I have two kids and I would love to have a vehicle to get us to far away places. May God keep blessing you Ludacris

Roni

September 7th, 2009
11:23 pm

Thank you Ludachris. I’m so impressed with your generosity. I have never been a serious fan (probably because I’m old enough to be your mother), but I certainly have a warm place in my heart for you now. How gracious of you to allow your blessings to flow to those in need–right here in Atlanta. Here’s wishing you greater and greater success because, truly, God can rely on you to extend His goodness in your own special way.

Octavia

September 14th, 2009
12:16 pm

I Entered And I Didnt Win But Surprising For Me Im Not Mad. Im Happy For The One’s Who Did And I Will Be Blessed Later.

mahagony brown

September 17th, 2009
10:43 am

does anyone knows who won i haven’t heard anything i’m located here in atl,ga i never hear nothing about the winners

patricia C. Jones

October 12th, 2009
3:10 pm

I know their a God some where. Who send his only son Jesus Christ in this world. To die for all our sins in hope that we sin no know.So, that same God knew. We need Chris Bridges. So, He send Roberta and Mr. Bridges to us. Just because he knew we needed a CHRIS BRIDGES. He has so much compassion for people. He has always had that! Even before he became a star. Yes, he is a bright shineing STAR for us all to see. Ipray they really appreciate their cars and do the RIGHT THINGS with them. Keep the blessing going. AJC you need to give him awards just for that!

God Bless Ms. P