Community invited to “Cruisin for a Cause”
Fun filled day will benefit local Special Olympics team

[July 05, 2018]   LINCOLN - A fun community event for the whole family is coming on Saturday, July 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Logan Lanes Parking Lot, 1700 5th Street in Lincoln.

Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team with be partnering with the United Riders of Central Illinois, the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club, the Lincoln Jeep Club, Wal-Mart and Logan Lanes to bring the first ever “Cruisin’ For a Cause” event to town. There will be a grand display of antique, sport and tricked out models of cars, jeeps and motorcycles. There will also be a display of wreckers, antique fire trucks and the D.A.R.E Humvee.

A pulled pork lunch will be available for purchase with food and accessories provided by Paulus Farms, Sugar Creek Bar-B-Que and Wal-Mart, DJ Dinger will be on hand, and there will be a raffle featuring some really great items.

For the kids, there will be inflatables and Face Painting for a donations to Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team.

All makes and models of vehicles, Jeeps and Motorcycles are welcome for display! All vehicles and Motorcycles for display are required to pay $5.00 to enter the lot and set up will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

If you are interested in displaying a vehicle or Motorcycle please contact Rick Hennessey 217-314-1097 or Randy West 217-871-0329.

All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Lincoln Park District Special Olympic Team. More specifically the money will be used for the necessary sports equipment, uniforms, travel to competitions and meals for the athletes. The dollars earned will provide the individuals of the Lincoln Park District Team the opportunity to gain self-respect, friendships and courage through training and participation in quality sports training and competitions.

Donations are welcomed, checks can be made to Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team, 1950 N. Water St. Decatur, Il. 62526 or plan to attend the event and make a donation.

Joanie Keyes
Joanie Keyes | Region I Director - Special Olympics Illinois]