The custom Dinosaur Jr Toyota Yaris designed by band front man J Mascis for the Urban Outfitters and Free YR Radio benefit tour is now up for charity auction!
At the end of the benefit tour J Mascis donated this custom-made sports car to the MA Center. MA Center is a 501-(c)3 non-profit sister organization to the MA Math, a UN recognized NGO founded by Amma, a world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian. Amma’s previous endeavors include substantial disaster relief efforts during both the 2004 Asian Tsunami and Katrina, amongst many others. Amma has also won several humanitarian awards and recognitions, including the Gandhi-King Award for Non-Violence. (For more information on Amma and her projects, please visit
www.amma.org )
Among Amma’s many charitable activities is the Farmer Relief Project. This project aims at helping the poorest farmers (and their families) in India gain economic security through sustainable practices and diversifying their means of support. Specifically, the Project seeks to reduce the suicide rate among poor Indian farmers suffering from debt and crop failure in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnatika by providing scholarships for educating children, vocational training for women and helping the farmers make the transition to more sustainable practices.
This UN-partnered project aims to raise 200 crore rupees (approximately $400,000) in aid. To help reach this goal the MA Center is hosting its 7th annual web auction and dedicating all of the proceeds towards this effort. Dinosaur Jr’s donation of this car is a gift to the cause, and will raise thousands of dollars towards the education of 100,000 children and the support of 5000 impoverished families. All funds raised by the sale of the car will go to benefit this project, and under the 501 (c)3 status of MA Center, any dollar amount above current fair-market value is eligible for a donation tax write-off. In the event of an overseas buyer, shipment can be discussed. If you would like to bid on this car,
CLICK HERE.
Bidding ends 11:59pm (PST) on Saturday, February 7, 2009. The minimum bid for the car is $14,400, which is $350 below blue book value.
