Our 1st Charity Texas Hold' Em Tournament in the Showroom

February 06, 2020 · 6 min read

JAR of Hope Charity Texas Hold' Em Event

All American Ford in Old Bridge hosts their first ever charity Texas Hold' Em event in their showroom for JAR of Hope

1st Annual JAR of Hope Charity Texas Hold' Em Tournament

The 1st Annual JAR of Hope charity Texas Hold ‘em tournament was held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at All American Ford in Old Bridge. It's the latest in a line of creative events thrown by JAR of Hope to raise awareness and critical funds needed to research a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Jim Raffone is the founder and CEO of JAR of Hope. He founded the non-profit with his wife, Karen, after their son, Jamesy, was diagnosed with DMD. Doctors said that there was nothing they could do for Jamesy, but the Raffones refused to give up. They created JAR of Hope to raise awareness and funds for research into finding a cure to save not only their son, but all children affected by this disease. Visit jarofhope.org for more information. Charity Texas Hold' Em

James Raffone, Found & CEO of JAR of Hope This event was incredibly special to Jim and JAR of Hope as it was a way to honor the life of Mario Dell'Anno. The Dell'Anno family was present at this event and also participated in the poker tournament. As stated by Jim Raffone, “This event was important to the Dell'Anno family, as it was a way to support a great cause while honoring the memory of their father who enjoyed playing cards.”

Jim Raffone and the Dell'Anno Family

The Event was a Huge Success

Over 150 attendees were at the event and nearly $150,000 was raised from sponsorships, $200 tournament buy-ins, re-buy-ins and raffles. The top 8 players took home over $10,000 between them, with the winner receiving $5,600. Everyone in attendance had a great time and it was unanimously decided that this could become a yearly occurrence.

JAR of Hope setting up for their 1st Charity Texas Hold' Em Event

JAR of Hope & the Dell'Anno Family

The connection between the Dell'Anno family and JAR of Hope dates back to 1985, when Jim Raffone and Mr. Mario Dell'Anno's son played basketball together in high school. Due to the support from Mr. Dell’Anno and his family, JAR of Hope has been able to get the Phase I mHBOT study off the ground, and has also helped in the launching a phase II study that can change the trajectory of this disease.

All American Ford and JAR of Hope

Jim Raffone has always been a Ford guy and he would always go to Oasis Ford in Old Bridge to get his trucks. Rich Savino purchased the location and changed the name to All American Ford in September 2008. Rich is the Dealer Principle as he runs the day-to-day operations along with his three sons, making it a truly family owned and operated business. When Jim came back for his next truck he met Chris Savino, the General Manager of the store and Rich’s eldest son. Jim discussed JAR of Hope with Chris, leaving him truly inspired. They worked out an incredible deal to get Jim a new truck that would assist him in continuing his fight against DMD. Much like the truck that he drives, Jim and his son Jamesy are truly Built Ford Tough.

Jim's Truck from All American Ford in Old Bridge at the Charity Texas Hold' Em Event

Jim's Truck from All American Ford in Old Bridge Jim has been such an inspiration to the Savino family as their values closely coincide. Over the last few years, All American Ford in Old Bridge and JAR of Hope have worked closely as their relationship has grown. Together, they have worked on many exciting projects, all in an effort to raise more awareness and funds for JAR of Hope & DMD research. Throughout the All American Auto Group locations, you can find JAR of Hope logos and information proudly displayed on the TVs and digital display boards.

JAR of Hope Sponsorships

From sponsorships to multiple events including marathons & races, the JAR of Hope Gala, Stadium Run, Golf Outing, a 1969 Mustang Raffle and so much more, the All American Auto Group continues to be there to support Jim and JAR of Hope. In February of 2019, Jim traveled half way around the world to Australia to participate in race that would raise DMD awareness. The Savino family proudly flew JAR of Hope flags outside of their locations to show support. When the flag was raised at the Old Bridge location, Mayor Owen Henry came out to show his support as well.

Joe Pedi (All American Ford Sales Manager), Owen Henry (Mayor of Old Bridge), Jim Raffone (CEO of JAR of Hope), Karen Raffone & Jason Savino (Marketing Director of the All American Auto Group)

JAR of Hope Flag Proudly Flying at All American Ford in Old Bridge In the winter of 2019, Jim mentioned to the Savino’s that he was planning a charity Texas Hold ‘em tournament and was in need of a location to host it. Chris and Jason immediately offered their dealership showroom at their Old Bridge, NJ location without charging anything to Jim or JAR of Hope. This event was another perfect opportunity to give back to the community, while helping out Jim and JAR of Hope. It was also exciting for them to be hosting their first charity Texas Hold ‘em event at the dealership. All American Ford cleared out their entire showroom while NJ Casino Nights and JAR of Hope had their staff and many volunteers help turn it into a professional poker floor.

Jason Savino, Jim Raffone & Chris Savino

The All American Ford in Old Bridge showroom transformed into a poker tournament

The All American Auto Group Proudly Supports JAR of Hope

List of Event Sponsors - THANK YOU!

Below is a list of all of the event sponsors that made it possible! Venue Sponsor - All American Ford in Old BridgeMain Event Sponsors - Zelouf - Bella International Textile - BBM Group Food Sponsors - Dynamic - Grandma Marie Dell’Anno - Aunt Marie Dell’Anno - The EV Style Final Table Sponsor - Interior Building Services Open Bar Sponsors - Northwestern Mutual - Olmstead Properties - Whale Malozzi & Padget - C+C Heating and Air Condition - John F. Kilroy Co. - Carl Cambino - Boscovs - G&G High Hand Sponsors - Ansell Grimm & Aaron - Paulie Lombardozzi - Vanessa Boutique - Jack Dugo Individual Table Sponsors - Bond, Shoeneck & King - Schaeffer & Associates - William Doyle - The Retail Therapy - Cuttler Produce - Richard Morabito - Traeschler Insurance - Arrow Limousine - Jason Birk - RMS Title and Appraisal - Bart Salant - Jeffery Gersten - Evangelos Ouzouner - Isabel Cabrera - Mitchell Grabow - Design Collection - K Offices - Jeffery Gersten - Priority Payment Systems Local Photographer - Rough Edge Media

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Jun 08, 2023 in Customizations

2024 Mustang RTR

RTR In 2009 Vaughn Gittin Jr. created RTR at the age of 26. He built his Mustang a year prior to compete on the track, and immediately realized the Mustang community was a special group. This inspired him to elaborate on Ford's already amazing Mustang performance. By early 2010, it was announced that Ford Motor Company and RTR had formed an alignment. Now over 10 years later, RTR's passionate and talented team are still designing and delivering vehicles, like the Mustang RTR, to select Ford dealers all over the world. Mustang Headquarters All American Ford is your Mustang headquarters for a reason. As one of the biggest dealers in the Northeast, we get tons of inventory daily. With our in house custom body shop and partnerships with some of the top custom wrap companies, we can get you in the Mustang of your dreams. Since All American Ford is the #1 Ford dealer in the Northeast, RTR gave us a first look at the new 2024 Ford Mustang RTR. Our Sneak Peak RTR brought the first 2024 Mustang RTR to our dealership to give us a sneak peak! They brought a Spec 2 to show us which had tons of great features like the new LED headlamps. This one also featured high flow bumper heat extractor and lower grille as well as corner pockets for higher airflow. The Mustang RTR Spec 2 has tactical performance suspension with a one inch lower tactical spring and fully adjustable struts, sway bars, and shocks. Additionally, it comes with RTR badging, duckbill spoiler, and five different wheel options. Inside you will find a performance shifter in automatic or manual models. You can get leather but we got to see the Recaro seats and they all come with an RTR dash plaque. Customizations When it comes to custom and specialty vehicle needs, All American Ford is the one-stop-shop for you! We can do it all for you right here in Old Bridge. Do you want a Ford Mustang that will turn heads while driving down the Garden State Parkway? We have you covered with All American Ford Customizations. Our customizations can be cosmetic like lighting, decals, bumpers, painted rims, grilles or emblems. However we also offer engine performance upgrades as well as performance exhausts. Besides all of those we also have partnerships with the top wrap companies New Jersey has to offer. We want to be able to give you whatever distinctive look it is you are searching for. We are always getting new custom and specialty vehicles like ROUSH, Shelby, and RTR. All American Ford The Ford Mustang is the obvious choice, escpecially with RTR's available performance upgrades. Give us a call today at All American Ford to check out our inventory and learn more.

Jun 06, 2023 in Ford Bronco

Why the Ford Bronco is Better than Competitors

The Ford Bronco All American Ford in Old Bridge is your Bronco Headquarters for a reason. With tons of inventory and our in-house customs body shop, we can get you in the Bronco designed to your liking and lifestyle. The newly designed Ford Bronco is the best of both worlds. It is designed for on-road comfort and off-road capability. With the Ford Bronco's modern technology including bigger screens, spacious interior, and newer design it is the obvious choice amongst its competition. The Ford Bronco has a better safety rating according to IIHS testing as well, making it a well-equipped vehicle for both fun and families. Competitors The Ford Bronco comes out on top, above the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4runner for many reasons. There are some similarities but the Bronco has what it takes to set it apart from the rest. Where the competitors fall short, the Bronco picks up the slack making it the best in its class. Ford’s design has been modernized whereas the Toyota and Jeep have had the same style for years. You are bound to turn some head while cruising down Route 9! Off-Roading Capability When it comes to off-roading, the Ford Bronco has what it takes. With Trail 1-Pedal Drive, the driver is capable of controlling the vehicle's speed with only the accelerator pedal. This is a feature neither Jeep nor Toyota offers. The Bronco has a Terrain Management System with G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain). These modes include Normal for everyday driving like your commute to work, Eco which helps drivers maximize fuel efficiency, and Sport for on-road driving when you want a sportier sound and quicker shifting. The options don’t end there though. G.O.A.T Modes also offer Slippery, Sand, Mud/Ruts, Rock Crawl, Baja, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul. The Wrangler and 4Runner have half or less of these modes. Water fording, approach angle, and Trail Turn Assist are all things that come in handy when off-roading. Coincidentally, these are all things that only the Bronco can offer, making it the obvious choice for our trail-loving customers. Everyday Driving The Ford Bronco has a smoother ride according to reviewers. This is due to the stiff suspension on the Wrangler and body lean on the 4Runner. All trim levels of the Ford Bronco have more cargo space, comfortable seats and more features than the competitors. With all of the safety features like brake assist, Blind Sport with Cross Traffic alerts, and Lane-Keeping System you are less likely to get in an accident, but if you do, the safety rating is higher than competitors for crashes. So you and the family can enjoy a safe ride down the Garden State Parkway to the jersey shore! Engines The Ford Bronco offers either the 2.3L EcoBoost 4 cylinder or the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, in any model, as well as the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Raptor. This is substantial compared to the one engine that Toyota offers in the 4Runner. The 2.3L EcoBoost 4 cylinder gets more torque and horsepower than both of the engines that Jeep offers. Options and Features Like the Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco’s roof and doors are removable. However, what sets the Bronco apart is that the doors fit inside the cabin, whereas that is not the case for the Wrangler. Another benefit of the Bronco is that they mounted the side view mirrors on the cowl, instead of the removable doors like Jeeps design. The 4Runner does not offer this feature at all. With the completely free FordPass app, you are able to lock, unlock, and remote start your Bronco from any distance easily with your phone! Experience the thrill of open air driving in your Bronco around Old Bridge and explore the town in style! Custom Options When it comes to custom and specialty vehicle needs, All American Ford is the one-stop-shop for you! We can do it all for you right here in Old Bridge. Whether you are ready for a new look, your Bronco needs a makeover, or you want something that will turn heads, we have got you covered with our All American Ford Customizations. Our customizations can be cosmetic such as custom lighting, decals and bumpers, lift kits, or painted rims, grills, or emblems. However we also offer upgrades to your engine performance and performance exhausts. All of that, as well as having partnerships with the top wrap companies in New Jersey, to give you whatever distinctive look you are searching for. Since we are one of the #1 dealership in terms of wrapped vehicle inventory, we now get discounts for our customers! As one of the largest Ford dealers in the area we get tons of inventory in daily. Including all the specialty vehicles you could want, like Raptors, ROUSH, Shelbys and more! The Ford Bronco is the obvious choice since it covers, on and off-road driving comfort, safety, modern technology and more options in general. Give us a call today at All American Ford, your Bronco Headquarters to check out our inventory and learn more.

Jun 02, 2023 in All American Ford in Old Bridge Service

Service Simplified: Pick Up and Delivery

Pick Up and Delivery All American Ford is family owned and operated. Holding the #1 spot for service departments in the Northeast, is All American Ford. Ran by one of the sons, Nick Savino. All American Ford in Old Bridge is one of the largest and most awarded service centers in the country. We offer complimentary pick up and delivery for our loyal customers. You can keep your day going and not use up a vacation day from work. There are tons of reasons to love owning a Ford. Pick Up and Delivery is just one more. What it Costs There are no additional or hidden fees for this service either! One of the Pick Up and Delivery team members will pick up your vehicle, but we can also leave you with a loaner vehicle so you can still go where you need to while your vehicles with us being serviced. Here at All American Ford, we pride ourselves on our transparency and also offer a video and texting tool for fill updates on the progress of your vehicle. You say where and when, and we make the round trip for you. Simple and Rewarding Maintaining your car is important, but can also be a hassle during your busy day. We have come up with a solution to simplify this process for you, Ford Service Pick Up and Delivery! Owning a newer Ford is even better than it already was. Ford Pickup and Delivery is complementary for all FordPass Rewards members. Signing up for FordPass Rewards is a no-brainer since it is free to join and offers exclusive member perks. Ford Pick Up and Delivery is a great benefit since you don't have to interrupt your day, plus you are getting rewarded for taking care of your car. How it Works All you have to do is contact us at All American Ford to set it up. You can either call in or schedule right on the FordPass app, and we will handle the rest for you! Our service departments, Pickup and Delivery team will pick up your vehicle, either at home or at work, bring it to us here in Old Bridge to be serviced, and then return it to you. It really is that easy! Your vehicle will only be serviced at this dealer, and all warranty or customer-pay repairs are eligible for this service! We pride ourselves on transparency, we offer a texting and video tool for full updates on the progress of your vehicle. No Interruptions This service is completely free of charge, you do not have to worry about extra fees or charges. One of the best things about Pickup and Delivery is that it saves you time you can spend doing the things you love. Whether that is spending time with your family, working, or pursuing your hobbies, uninterrupted. Enjoy a sunny day in the pool with your kids, or enjoy a rainy movie day on the couch with the family while we take care of your vehicle. Loaner Vehicles Don't worry if you are unable to stay here in the service lounge or wherever we picked up your vehicle from. All American Ford has got you covered during the duration of your vehicles maintance. We have a large fleet of service loaner vehicles for your convenience. Loaner vehicles are a convenient way to keep your life moving while your vehicle is being serviced, this way you do not have to worry about finding a ride or arranging transportation to and from the dealer. Once your car is finished, you can simply return one of our many loaners, and pick up your own vehicle. Call our service department to book your appointment or visit our website to easily schedule online!

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