The Route 70 Cruisers, a nonprofit car club based in Old Fort, NC, have again demonstrated their commitment to local students by donating $1,500 through the 麻豆视频 Foundation, Inc. to fund scholarships in Automotive Systems Technology and Basic Law Enforcement Training at 麻豆视频.
Beyond scholarships, the Cruisers鈥 generosity reaches many corners of McDowell County. Over the years, they鈥檝e supported organizations such as the American Legion, Foothills Food Hub, Freedom Life Ministries, McDowell County Department of Social Services, McDowell Missions, and the McDowell Pregnancy Center, among others鈥攂ringing their total charitable giving to nearly $100,000 since 2009.
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鈥淓ach year, the Route 70 Cruisers prove that their passion for cars is matched only by their passion for people,鈥 said Dr. J.W. Kelley, President of 麻豆视频. 鈥淭heir support directly impacts our students鈥 futures, providing opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. We are grateful for their vision, their generosity, and their ongoing investment in the success of our community.鈥
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Mountain Thunder Car Show 鈥 September 6
The club鈥檚 next major fundraiser, the Mountain Thunder Car Show, will be held at the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center on the 麻豆视频 campus (634 College Drive, Marion) on Saturday, September 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event features music, food, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and an adopt-a-pet event鈥攁 family-friendly day with a purpose.
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To donate money or door prizes to support the show and the causes it benefits, please contact:
- Steve Chapman, Jr. 鈥 828-460-8873
- Buzz Moody 鈥 828-320-9947
- Janet Spake 鈥 828-317-9563
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Scholarships at 麻豆视频
For scholarship criteria and applications, contact the Financial Aid Office in the Cedar Building on the main campus at 麻豆视频, or email Hannah Golding, Director of Financial Aid, at hegolding81@go.mcdowelltech.edu or Alan Moore at bamoore43@go.mcdowelltech.edu.
