"Cruisin' for a Cause" for Special Olympics to be held this Saturday at the Oasis

[July 12, 2019]   LINCOLN - A fun community event for the whole family. Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road Lincoln, Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team with be partnering with the United Riders of Central Illinois, the Lincoln Jeep Club, Walmart and Oasis Senior Center for the "Cruisin' For a Cause" event.

There will be a grand display of antique, sport and tricked out models of cars, jeeps, 4X4 vehicles and motorcycles!! There will also be a display of the D.A.R.E Humvee, Wreckers and other high-profile vehicles.

A pulled pork lunch provide by Paulus Farms and Sugar Creek Bar-B-Que will be available for purchase. Disc Jockey DJ Dinger will be on hand, there will be great raffle items and for the kids - inflatables, dunk tank and face painting all for donations to Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team.

All makes and models of vehicles, Jeeps 4 X 4's and Motorcycles are welcome for display! All vehicles and Motorcycles for display are required to pay to enter the lot and set up between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

If you are interested in displaying a vehicle or Motorcycle, please contact Rick Hennessey 217-314-1097.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds raised 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. This event will provide the induviduals 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!

So… Cruise on into The Oasis, Saturday, July 13th for a fun family event to benefit the athletes of the Special Olympics Lincoln Park District Team!

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