Motor City Street Rodders is a family oriented car club with a mission to extend ideas and knowledge of cars to our members.
Our goal is to raise awareness of the hobby and to raise funds for worthy causes through the planning and organization of special events. Motor City Street Rodders is the founder of the Street Rodders by the Bay car show as well as the North Gratiot Cruise. These Activities raise funds for groups such as the ones seen below. Click below to visit the sites.
Also, Troy Beaumont Hospital has been another organization we have donated our time and support to. At the Celebration of Life Picnic held on behalf of those battling with breast cancer, we have displayed our vehicles privately for the patients and family members to enjoy. We also host a needy family at Christmas that have children with health problems. This years receipient was a mom with four mentally challenged children in Clinton Twp.
Since the foundation of the Motor City Street Rodders we have enjoyed raising money for charities, pioneering new activities along the way and enjoying the Camaraderie of fellow members. Thank you for visiting our website and showing interest in our organization. If you would like to make comments or contact us please e-mail us.
Thank you again for your support.
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Voice News
'The cruise is a go'
Support coming in to keep wheels turning.
By Kimberly Scherer
Voice Staff Writer
Just like the classic cars it features, it appears The North Gratiot Car Cruise's rocky start is a thing of the past.
Rex Beasaw, Motor City Street Rodders Car Club president and a cruise organizer, said he was happy with the turnout of last Wednesday's meeting at Dimitri's Restaurant.
"It looks like we'll raise enough money," he said.
Beasaw said there are enough monetary commitments to continue on with the event and is pleased with the amount of enthusiasm received for the cruise.
This is the seventh year for the cruise, which because of lack of support was on hiatus last year.
Beasaw said they need to raise a minimum of $10,000, all of which will be donated to Macomb County K-9 programs. Beasaw and fellow cruise planner Ken Novik are both shooting to raise $20,000.
One business that has made a commitment to help raise money for the K-9 program is Total Health Systems.
"We thought it would be good to do something local," Marketing Director Ann Gallagher said. She said the Clinton Township-based company is happy to help raise money for the cruise.
The business is kicking off its fund-raising efforts during the grand opening of their new location on 23 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township. The event, which is being catered by CranksL Catering, will feature K-9 unit demonstrations. The Chesterfield Fire Department will have a set up and will also feature an area for parents to have child identification cards made.
Beasaw said individuals who want to support the cruise can donate money at various locations throughout the community by purchasing a paw. He said some banks and restaurants are already on board and any interested businesses can participate.
Novik said he is organizing the parade, which will take place on cruise day, Aug 24. He said he's even trying to see if a fly-by can be arranged from Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
For questions or to donate call (586) 883-1957 or (586) 907-3497.
Contact Kimberly Scherer at (586) 716-8100, ext. 251 or kimberly.scherer@voicenews.com
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