CruisinForHope

Many gathered in Milwaukie Saturday for the “Cruisin for Hope & Hydros on the Bay” event, which aimed to raise money for the Wishnofske family. Two of their children are very sick, one with cystic fibrosis and the other brain cancer.

As our major event for the year approaches there have been some changes and updates so be sure to check out the main event page for current information.

2146 SE Monroe ST, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Entry-car show: Corner of SE Harrison and SE McLaughlin – from McLaughlin Turn East on SE Harrison St.

Schedule is now posted:

Saturday

8am – Car show entry open.
10am – Show begins
11am -6pm – boat racing at the Jefferson St. Ramp, including live music, beverage garden, and BBQ
12 Noon – Car entry is closed – Beverage Gardens and live music begins until 10pm at the American Legion Celebration Village 2146 SE Monroe
4pm – Awards ceremony – Car show hosted by Police Chief Jordan and Damon Coates
4:30pm – Cruise on Out of Here Parade – cars

Sunday
Final Day   11am -6pm boat racing at the Jefferson St. Ramp, including live music, beverage garden, and BBQ

Video Coverage from KATU with Damon Coates supporting Cruisin For Hope

This year 2009, the Cruisin For Hope focus family lives in Milwaukie, Oregon and is facing incredible challenges.

The Wischnofske’s, Ted and Amanda, are in their early 30’s and have three beautiful children.  They are however dealing with enormous medical challenges.  Their eldest child, seven year old Chance, is currently on the Make a Wish Foundation wish list.  Like most children his age Chance just wants to go to Disneyland, except he has Cystic Fibrosis.  Because of his Cystic Fibrosis, Chance will likely soon require total lung replacement surgery, assuming donor organs can be acquired.  Unfortunately, even such extensive surgery will not be enough, he would likely continue to require a heart transplant which is not covered by the family’s health plan.

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Hydroplanes

For complete details and updates on the June 13/14 Event in Milwaukie,Or see our dedicated page

In addition to the Annual Car Cruisin we have added Hydroplane Boat Racing this year with the help of CORA (Columbia Outboard Racing Association). They will be racing right in front of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp!

Jerry Hopp Racing - Grand Prix Hydroplane

Jerry Hopp Racing Team based in Seattle, Wa are bringing a Grand Prix Hydro for an exhibition.  A dock side dry fire to alert the neighbors and friends in Milwaukie for the Cruisin For Hope Event, This is the first of it’s kind in the Portland area and you don’t want to miss this!

Update:  Do to regulations Jerry Hopp’s boat will be on display but unable to run downtown this year.  We are already working on making this happen for next year.

Return Flight is Playing Saturday April, 11th at Rodder’s Grub and Pub

Starts 9pm
 

Rodder’s Grub and Pub
19195 Mollala Ave.
Oregon City, Or

They will be introducing some new songs so be sure to attend.

www.returnflightband.com

On Wednesday Night, April 8th at 6pm at 2146 SE Monroe-American Legion Post 180 Milwaukie.

CFH will provide some pizza and we’ll get the show on the road as close to 6pm as we can………we plan to cover the overview of the event, needs for volunteers in various aspects, and develop a task list/hit list of targets and results milestones for getting this event together.

As a reminder, the car cruise in event is mainly on Saturday with the boat races running Sat./Sunday in the bay at the boat ramp. For some reason there is some confusion about fireworks……..at this point, unless someone steps forward, we have no plans for fireworks during the weekend. The only fireworks will be on July 4th at Skamania Lodge at the Cruise in and Concert – but that is July 4th, 2009.

Please pass this note along to anyone else you can think of that may want to help and be a part of this years event. We can really use some additional help this year…….many of our volunteers from last year recently deployed to Iraq for another tour…so keep them in your prayers please!

Thank you for your support – seee you on the 8th!

Jacob Van Voorhis, 2008 CFH recipient and friend Callie with Damon Coates at the Portland Roadster show

The Portland Roadster show had a large turnout. We were glad to be a part of the show and meet so many new people.

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This weekend at the Portland Roadster Show, come meet Jacob VanVoorhis, young cancer survivor from the 2008 Cruisin for Hope event.  A year ago, Jacob was fighting bone cancer with a very dismal prognosis for living.  Between your support from the community and the incredible outpouring of love and care from folks, he is now 100% cancer free.  He just had a scan within the past few weeks and the doctors at Doernbecher are astonished, but happy to see the cancer has gone from his body.  He still has some healing to do from his multiple surgeries, but he is on his way!

Jacob will be with Sgt. Damon Coates at his Purple Heart Nova as well as with the Cruisin for Hope booth signing autographs between noon and 6pm Saturday, March 7th and again on Sunday.  Former Blazer Jerome Kersey may stop by as well in support and sign a few items – Jerome was the honorary Grand Marshall of the 2008 event and is know for his fine Galaxie ride.