Donation Only Event Raises $52,000 for Hospice of Palm Beach County
Donated Car Fetches $29,500 in Auction
On Sunday, March 14, 2010 hundreds of visitors gathered at The Cars of Dreams Museum for the annual South East Rods & Customs Car Show to benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County. Little did they know the donation only event would bring out more than 600 classic cars and raise $52,000 for the organization that helps thousands of families in our community each year.
During the event, Mike Flynn, Jr., owner of Hollywood Wheels Auto Auction, donated a 1988 Fiero to be auctioned at his first auto auction the following weekend – with all proceeds benefitting Hospice of Palm Beach County. Elated, Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation President Greg Leach agreed. As the time came for the car to be auctioned – everyone was thrilled with the $10,000 it raised. Then, out of the blue – the winner stood up and said, “re-auction the car. I want my donation to go straight to Hospice!” The room filled with applause from this incredible gesture. Lo and behold, as the car was put on the auction block again, the second winner followed the first! After four rounds in the auction, the Fiero raised $29,500 for Hospice of Palm Beach County bringing the total raised to $52,000! What’s even better – Hollywood Wheels Auto Auction waived all auction fees so all of the money went directly to the organization!
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Donnie Hancock and the South East Rods & Customs Car Club, Mike Flynn, and John Staluppi,” said Leach. “This selfless group of individuals - through this event and auction – are helping our team provide vital care to patients and families in our community at their time of greatest need. It is thanks to groups like this we can serve all, regardless of one’s ability to pay.”
To learn more about the events Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation hosts, the programs and services Hospice of Palm Beach County provides, or how you can make Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation your charity of choice, please call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org.
