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Showing posts with label demo car. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Part Two of the Cancer Crusher Car


Weeeeelll, here is the winner of the mid-size class for the
 Fathers Day Demo Derby at the Iron County Pullers Association.   



 I posted the other day about my nephew, Chris Andersen who put a special car on display... 
 it was to gain sponsorship and raise some funds to help offset the expenses for his father 
who is battling stage 4 bone cancer.  See the trophies on the roof? 




Folks could donate and then write on the car in memory of someone who has had cancer touch their lives.... 



This particular donation was from fellow bloggers, Sam and Donna of   5thwheelvagabonds   
in memory of their brother, Rick who used to drive stock cars.  
They never met me or my nephew, but donated anyhow.  How sweet was that? 




My folks painted the car up, and added the slogans and words and ribbons, and my sister did all the lettering and gathering ideas.   After the demolition derby was over, 
they were also awarded a trophy for the BEST APPEARANCE!!! 




Christopher with his 1st place trophy and the Best Appearance Trophy for my folks....



And this is their little girl, Allison, dreaming of the day when she too can drive a car in the demo derby

Just like her Grandma and Great Auntie Karen did!    
Yup, it's something I can add to my resume of  talents.., . smashing cars! 


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Friday, June 18, 2010

The Cancer Crusher Car....

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If any of you know my family, you know they are very involved with the Demo Derbies up in Iron River, Michigan.   And you also know my brotherinlaw, Fuzz Andersen is battling Stage 4 Bone Cancer.  He just got back from a rigorous round of 6 weeks of radiation and chemo.  He is doing great and recovering well.

His son, my nephew, Christopher has taken on the role of being the demo derby car driver.  This year he is doing something special.  His demo derby car will be a tribute to his dad's battle.  Sponsors can give a donation and write on a ribbon the name of person in their lives who has been touched by cancer.

My parents painted the car .... and the quotes on the front and back bumper were my idea...



















Good Luck Tohper in the Demo Derby this weekend ....  



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