Mystic Farm needs help to win truck

SANDPOINT — Mystic Farm Wildlife Rescue has the chance to win a free set of wheels, but the organization needs help from residents.

The nonprofit, which provides a home and medical care for injured or abandoned deer, elk and other woodland critters, was selected in May to participate Toyota’s “100 Cars For Good” program. The window for voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST on Friday.

“Everyone at Mystic Farm is thrilled to have been selected as a finalist for the 100 Cars For Good program,” Mystic Farm executive director Dory McIsaac said. “We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity to showcase the rescue of our precious wildlife, and hopefully win a vehicle to help us increase our impact on the survival rate of orphaned ungulates in Idaho.”

In accordance with the terms of the competition, Mystic Farm will square off against four other nonprofits in a battle for votes. The winner will receive their choice in a Toyota vehicle model.

Voting will only take a moment of residents’ time. A Facebook account is required, and for those who already have one, the tough part is already over.

Simply visit www.facebook.com and register an account if you haven’t already done so. Once you’re logged in, locate the search field at the top of the website and type in “Toyota 100 Cars For Good.” Most likely, you will see the correct page pop up under “apps” before you finish typing.

Once you locate the correct page, you will see five different nonprofits under the header “Today’s Organizations.” On Friday, Mystic Farm will be one of the listed organizations. Click on its icon, and you’ll be redirected to Mystic Farm’s page, where you can read more about the organization. Clicking on the “vote” button will probably bring up a new browser window. Allow the application to process your request, and your vote will go through.

If Mystic Farm wins, McIsaac said she will choose a Toyota Highlander or Tundra pickup truck to help delivery animals safely to the farm. In addition, the new vehicle will be covered by a six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

 “A new vehicle would really be a game changer for our ability to transport and treat the babies in a timely fashion,” McIsaac said.