9TH ANNUAL CRUISE-IN RAISES $21,000 FOR UH RAINBOW BABIES
11th Aug 2023 by Posted by D&S Automotive
We had another great turnout for our 9th Annual Cruise-In for Rainbow Babies on Saturday, July 30th! We had so many great people and Northeast Ohio’s coolest cars come on by. We hope everyone had fun voting on their favorite vehicles, participating in the raffles, listening to music, and enjoying delicious food. We sure did!
This year, we are pleased to match and donate all proceeds to Rainbow Babies Hospital again. The event itself raised $10,500 and D&S matched 100% of the proceeds from the event to donate $21,000 to UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. It is so rewarding to hold this event year after year and continue to donate to a cause that holds a special place in many Northeast Ohioan’s hearts, including ours! D&S is thrilled to continue to give back through the Annual Cruise-In. Our total donation to the hospital has now grown to $102,500!
We were even featured on Channel 5 News!
We are delighted to be able to put on this community event and look forward to hosting our Show again next year. Save the date for July 29, 2023.


All photos from the event can be viewed here.
Congratulations to our 2022 winners!
Vintage
1st Place – Cal Pettney – ’52 Tin Woodie Wagon
2nd Place – John Stofko – ’26 T-Roadster
3rd Place – Chuck Sellers – ’32 Ford Coupe
Classic
1st Place – Walter Wolski – ’60 Chevy Impala
2nd Place – Michelle Charlier ’68 Firebird
3rd Place – Frank Germano – ’69 Chevy Chevelle
Modern
1st Place – Karen & Ignatius Salvo – ’87 Buick Grand National
2nd Place – Del Wilson – ’81 Ford E-100
3rd place –Steve Gutlu – ’87 Chevy Camaro
Future Classic
1st Place – Brian Wise – 2013 Dodge Challenger
2nd Place – Jay Fox – 2021 Peterbilt
3rd Place – Christopher Ware – 2019 Subaru WRX
4×4
1st Place – Mike Germano – 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Classic Truck
1st Place – Charles Rifici – ’53 Ford F-100
Best Paint Job
1st Place -Wally Pacholke – ’40 Chevy Sedan
Best of Show
Chuck Luck – ’97 Miniature Peterbilt

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