From the Oakland Press, Aug. 15, 2013
By Stephanie Sokol and Rebecca Wall
Larry and Verna Courtney, who founded the group Corvettes on Woodward in metro Detroit six years ago as a way to meet other ’Vett lovers, added a charitable component with the Drive2EndHunger.
Larry and Verna Courtney
Each year, during the Woodward Dream Cruise that the Courtney’s organize a Corvettes on Woodward event where Corvette lovers get together for three days of cruising, car shows and entertainment. Larry said the group isn’t a formal organized club, but a group that gets together each year to support the Open Hands Food Pantry and enjoy Corvettes.
“There is no club or dues. All you need is a Corvette and the willingness to help support the Open Hands Food Pantry in Royal Oak either with non-perishable food, cash or both. All Corvette owners are welcome. There is no need to belong to a club. But, many clubs from all over the US and Canada participate,” Larry said.
Through Drive2EndHunger, the Courntey’s ask Corvette owners from all over the nation — and world — to bring canned goods or monetary donations that benefit the Open Hands Food Pantry in St. John's Episcopal Church in Royal Oak ....
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Matick Chevy in metro Detroit sponsors Larry's US flag-wrapped Corvette. He is Michigan captain of the 2014 National Corvette Caravan. Email Larry for more information on the the caravan to the National Corvette Museum. For information or to custom order a 2014 Corvette, contact Rich Curran at Matick Chevrolet.