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A 1968 Ford Custom Mustang Fastback and a 1957 Thunderbird will join a number of automobiles on display at the second Classic Charity Car Show to benefit Project Cuddle, a nonprofit that works to stop the abandonment of newborn babies.
“With healthcare circling the drain and the spiraling economic downturn we are experiencing, Project Cuddle becomes more important than ever as it seems birthrates tend to increase during periods of economic constraint, heat waves and war,” said show organizer Robin Johnson of Thousand Oaks.
The family fundraiser June 20 at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks will feature a barbecue lunch, race car simulator, and professional boxing demonstrations by Henry Cabo of Knockout Studios in Westlake Village.
“Jaguar Land Rover Ventura will reveal the New 2011 XJ Jaguar and a 2010 Range Rover Sport; they will also sponsor a raffle,” Johnson said.
Other vehicles slated to be on display include a 1966 Corvette coupe, 1965 Corvette Sting Ray convertible, 1970 Modified Chevy Chevelle, 1968 Ford Shelby GT-350 and 1935 Ford coupe.
Johnson said the event offers activities for people of all ages, including an inflatable obstacle course, Paige’s Magical Face Painting, The GameRoom2Go Arcade, Hula Hoops, jump ropes, batons and balls. The Sunset Hills Golf Lounge, which has a full-service bar and restaurant with three big-screen sports televisions, will also be open.
“On event day we will add a little casino flair, and welcome guests to try their hand at blackjack for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas, or take a spin on a world-class motoring racing simulator,” Johnson said.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Cuddle, a nonprofit founded by Debbe Magnusen of Costa Mesa, the organization’s CEO.
“The funds will be used to keep our 24-hour crisis line open help with shelter bus passes, food for the birth mothers, and taking them to and from doctor’s visits,” said Magnusen, adding that an organization like Project Cuddle is especially important in today’s financial climate.
“(W)e found that there’s been a rise in girls who are homeless who can’t have another child, who are afraid to tell their families — so there’s much more need than there used to be,” Magnusen said. “Tragically, every day a baby is abandoned in our country at least once. In Fullerton, we just had two that were abandoned in a matter of months and unfortunately both of them died, so we’re seeing it locally. We are so thankful that Robin Johnson is willing to come forward and help us in our efforts to stop baby abandonment and get the word out that they can have confidential help for their pregnancy.”
Johnson’s goal this year is to raise at least $26,000.
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