Charlie Olson Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well, I was surprised again to receive several phone calls that a picture of PLYWOOD was in our local paper, The Arizona Republic, in regards to car shows in my town, Gilbert. I went to the paper's office this AM and asked for some back copies of the Thursday, June 23rd paper. There on the front page of the "cars" section was an article and a very nice photo of PLYWOOD. The evening this photo was taken was especially touching because we were raising funds, that night, to pay for a head stone, for a young man. This 19 year youngster was traveling to Phoenix to receive cancer treatment and was killed in a freak crash, while in route. His Mom was in attendance and we were honored to have raised $350 towards the purchase of an appropriate head stone for her son. I wasn't even aware that someone was taking photos of the cars that night and am deeply touched by having this article to remember such a memorable evening of good hearted people reaching out to help some one in time of need. Some of the kids who were racing their slot cars went around the parking lot with a plastic bucket collecting funds for the headstone; which was a wonderful way for them to experience watching out for others. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/articles/2011/06/16/20110616hot-wheels-mix-vintage-full-size-cars-gilbert.html Oh, BTW, HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, ONE AND ALL!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Charlie, nice article and a great cause, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Looked at the article and saw themp...112'F......won't be going there any time soon....no AC in the 41.......nice pic of your HOT WHEELS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Olson Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Looked at the article and saw themp...112'F......won't be going there any time soon....no AC in the 41.......nice pic of your HOT WHEELS You hit the nail right on the head........ That pic was taken around 7 PM, when it only 103. This weekly event is only two miles from the house, so a quick, warm drive; but after the sun goes down, it gets balmy......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Nice to hear of the good works of some folks trying to help. There's been a lot of helping going on for the tornado victims of Joplin. They held a telethon in Branson last night, during which many entertainers performed -- the funds were to go to the high school toward replacement of musical instruments, and to St John's Hospital, the one wiped out by the storm. Lots of other fundraising is being done around the country, including over on the HAMB, there were several auctions earlier for Joplin. And, some HAMBers actually came here from Texas and other places to help with debris removal and some cooked countless burgers for the public on the grounds of a church that was heavily damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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