More than 100 cars attended the benefit car wash at Checker Auto Parts Saturday to help raise money for a Maricopa boy recently diagnosed with Leukemia.
Nick McCluen, 8, was diagnosed about three weeks ago with cancer leaving his family in a tight financial situation.
“I wanted to thank all the people for their donations and time put in for the carwash,” said event coordinator and Nick’s aunt Shelly Rogers. “Nick was excited to see his friends from school and the public who helped out.”
Rogers said many people stopped by to donate money, and didn’t bother getting their car washed.
She also noted that 25-30 volunteers helped wash and dry cars.
Nick received a special moment when his uncle arrived on his Harley Davidson motorcycle to give him a ride.
Local businesses also chipped in to the support the effort. Checker donated a hose, towels and car wash soap, the water and parking lot. While Native New Yorker donated wings and Sonic gave coupons for free burgers and drinks.
Photos by Shelly Rogers
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Benefit car wash scheduled to help boy with Leukemia (April 4, 2007)
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