Three metro Detroit Mazda dealerships will hold test drive fundraisers in September, offering up to $10,000 per event for athletic and science programs at four area high schools.
This September, three Mazda dealerships in metro Detroit will host test drive events aimed at raising up to $40,000 for local high school programs. For each qualified test drive, Mazda will donate $50 to support student activities, with a maximum of $10,000 available per event. The Be Moved Drive Program is Mazda's established charitable initiative, but at the time of publication, official records from city or school board sources did not confirm the specific event dates or donation limits for Troy, Farmington, and North Farmington High Schools (Farmington Public Schools).
The fundraising is set to benefit athletic departments at Holly, Farmington, and North Farmington High Schools, and the science program at Troy High School. Organizers say the money will help cover costs like team travel, medical equipment, and, at Troy, the construction of a greenhouse and outdoor classroom for science classes. No direct statements from Mazda USA, the schools, or the dealerships have appeared in official city or county communications, and recent City of Farmington council minutes and public notices have not included details about the events.
Event schedule and participation
The events are scheduled as follows: Troy High School on Friday, September 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4777 Northfield Parkway; Farmington High School on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 32000 Shiawassee Street; and North Farmington High School on Sunday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 32900 W. 13 Mile Road. All events are free and open to the public. Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid U.S. driver's license, and be legal U.S. residents. Only one test drive per person will count toward the donation total. The event sites are within the Farmington Public Schools district and the City of Farmington Hills, which typically coordinate with local police and emergency services for large gatherings.
Serra Mazda Brighton, Suburban Mazda of Troy, and Suburban Mazda of Farmington Hills are organizing the events locally. Mazda will donate up to $10,000 per event, with a total cap of $40,000 across all four schools. Attendees can also test drive Mazda's latest vehicles, which have recently received top safety ratings from Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the 2026 model year. As of now, there is no independently verified information on the actual funds raised, number of participants, or whether the maximum donation was reached, according to the City of Troy, Farmington Public Schools, or Oakland County government.
How the funds will be used
Donations for Holly, Farmington, and North Farmington High Schools are intended to support athletic programs, including travel and medical equipment. At Troy High School, the money will go toward building a greenhouse and outdoor classroom for environmental science, biology, and chemistry classes. School officials have previously highlighted the value of hands-on learning, and environmental science is a graduation requirement at Troy High, as noted in the district's curriculum guides.
In the first year of the Be Moved Drive Program, Mazda reported raising more than $128,000 for schools nationwide. The company says it continues the program to connect dealerships, schools, and local communities, and to encourage safe driving among participants. No official comments from local school administrators or city officials have been released about this year's events.
Program background and local impact
The Be Moved Drive Program is designed to encourage community participation and provide direct support to schools. By linking donations to test drives, the program relies on local turnout to determine funding. For families and students in the participating districts, the extra resources can help with budget gaps and expand opportunities in athletics and science. Residents looking for more information about the events or eligibility can check their local school district or city websites for updates and official notices.
