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Hotrods and speedsters roll out to raise funds for Edmonton charities

The Mainstreet Cruisers club hosts a car show as a fundraiser for two Edmonton organizations, Sunday, July 9, 2017. Dave Carels, Global News

Car enthusiasts brought out their hotrods for a good cause on Sunday.

The Mainstreet Cruisers’ annual car show fundraiser brought out hundreds of classic cars and speedsters to raise money for two local organizations.

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The proceeds from Sunday’s car show went towards the Little Warriors and the E4C school lunch program.

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“We are charging $10 per car. We don’t charge anything for the general public. We do take a donation for either one of the charities,” Mainstreet Cruisers member Randy Jethon said.

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Vehicle owners gave a donation to participate in the event, which was expected to draw about 300 drivers.

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“The interesting thing about a car show like this is you always see something new and different. I’ve been to a number of car shows throughout the year and for the past several years, and there’s always something new and interesting,” Jethon said.

The Mainstreet Cruisers club is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1993.

 

 

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