THE DRIVE FOR A CURE

Roger Rohrdanz October 13, 2022 All Feature Vehicles

The 15th Annual Charity Car Cruise and Show

There are many important car shows that take place around the country, and we’re lucky that one of them is right in our backyard. As of today, after 15 years, Cruisin’ for a Cure has helped save more than 4,200 lives! Cruisin’ for a Cure is held every September during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the show has raised more than $1,200,000 towards finding a cure (for 2014, City of Hope was the beneficiary). The success of the event has spawned others of its kind in New York, Texas and Ontario, Canada.

The 15th annual Cruisin’ for a Cure, which is the largest single-day charity car cruise and show in the country, opened early at 4 a.m., and by 7:30, the Drive Against Prostate Cancer Van was open for free PSA cancer screenings.

As is customary, Debbie Baker, on the classic fire truck, leads the opening parade of fire trucks, in remembrance of 9/11.

Each year the show receives support from hundreds of vendors: Meguiar’s, AAA, Firestone, Magnuson, Magnaflow, Allen Tire Co., Connell Chevrolet, Guaranty Chevrolet, Budnik, Farrell’s Ice Cream, Lucas Oil, Interstate Batteries, Theodore Robins Ford, B&M/Hurst/Flowmaster, Mecum Auctions, DP Classics, Barlow Insurance, D&D Golf and O’Reilly were all in attendance.

During the day, The Answer, celebrating their 50th anniversary, played some terrific rock ’n’ roll. The Anonymous also played throughout the day, and at noon, the talented Casey Simpson performed for the large crowd. More than 20 Cacklefest dragsters and race boats made themselves heard, and awards were given to 60 deserving cars.

The popular For Sale area included more than 60 cars, and it’ll be back again later this year. The unflappable Dave McClelland was unable to make the show, but announcer Rex McMillian did a great job and was truly appreciated. We all hope to see you later this year on Sept. 26.