FLORALA, Ala. — When classic cars converge this weekend at Lake Jackson in Florala for the annual Cancer Freeze fundraiser, Crestview auto buffs’ vehicles will be among the glistening chrome.
“This is something I can support because I know all the money goes to helping people with cancer,” Shoal River Mustangs Club member Russ Chamberlain said. “It doesn’t go to huge office staffs.”
While the event includes the car show, a bass tournament, pancake breakfast, 5-kilometer run and walk and chili cook-off, water events in chilly Lake Jackson give the event its name.
With the theme “Freezin’ for a Reason,” participants water ski, tube, wake board and plunge into the lake, raising money for South Alabama and Northwest Florida cancer patients as they splash and shiver.
Bounce houses and slides for kids are available.
Caleb Davidson and Brad Norris started Cancer Freeze in January 2007 as an American Cancer Society fundraiser, but Davidson said he believes God wanted the event to benefit local cancer patients.
In 2009, the first year a local cancer patient was the benefactor, the event raised $10,000 for a girl with eye cancer.
Last year, Cancer Freeze raised $54,000 that was distributed among nine regional cancer patients.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT:Cancer Freeze “Freezin’ for a Reason”
WHEN:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE:Lake Jackson, Florala, Ala.
COST:Car show entry, $20 — register at the event; other events priced as indicated at the fundraiser
NOTES:All proceeds benefit Northwest Florida and South Alabama cancer patients. Contact Caleb Davidson, calebadavidson@yahoo.com, 978-3726, or Jennifer Davidson, jenniferhdavidson@yahoo.com, 334-470-0491. For car show information, contact Kim Adams, 974-1730 or John Adams, dewy_lokey@hotmail.com. Visit www.cancerfreeze.net.
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