Valley’s Largest Car Show To Benefit Desert Cancer Foundation
By Kristy Kneiding
The Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association (PSCA) will turn the Indian Wells Tennis Garden into a hotbed of classic cars for the 13th Annual Dr. George Car Show to be held Saturday, February 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the event benefit Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF).
Event organizers are expecting over 900 vehicles to be on display, including classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, vintage, restored and original collectable cars, motorcycles and antique fire engines. Some of the custom cars are worth over $100,000. The show will also feature more than 80 vendors, a beer garden, food, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction.
The one-day show celebrates the memory of Dr. Sebastian George, a nationally recognized oncologist and co-founder of DCF. Dr. George often donated his services to help cancer patients who could not otherwise afford medical care. He passed away in 2002 and the inaugural Dr. George Car Show was introduced the following year.
“We are so pleased to organize this show and raise money for the Desert Cancer Foundation,” said Tim Smartt, chairperson of the Dr. George Car Show, who has been with the event since its inception. “This event has grown tremendously since we started it nearly 13 years ago. We will have entries from all over California, as well as from Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. It’s a wonderful event for car enthusiasts and a special way to keep the legacy of Dr. George alive.”
More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the Valentine’s Day fundraiser. There is a five-dollar charge for parking and guests are encouraged to make a two-dollar donation upon entry.
The Dr. George Car Show is sponsored by the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association, which is run solely by volunteers. From November through May the organization hosts a Cruise-In Series on the first Saturday of each month, which also benefits DCF. Over the past 12 years, the PSCA have donated over $540,000 to DCF, including more than $50,000 last year.
“Every dollar that is raised and donated to Desert Cancer Foundation turns into seven dollars worth of treatment for a patient in need,” said Paula Simonds, Executive Director of DCF. “We are so grateful for the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association and all the time and effort they put into this car show. It’s a wonderful event for the community, pays tribute to our adored founder Dr. George, and raises much needed funds for those going through treatment for cancer in the Coachella Valley.”
For more information, visit www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com. For more information about Desert Cancer Foundation, visit www.desertcancerfoundation.org.
