CruisinForHope

Cruisin for Hope event has been canceled for 2010!!

Due to more issues than we can count, we had to cancel for this year.

See you next year with bells on!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR JUNE 12TH FOR THE CRUISIN AND JUNE 12-13TH FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL HYDROPLANES ON THE BAY!! MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

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Saturday Dec 12th – meet at Portland Meadows – 11am – depart at 12:00 Noon.

Founded by Family Fun Rods and Customs. Bring Unwrapped toys/gifts for girls and boys. Ages 2-17. Rain or Shine we roll!  Santa will be there in his convertible.

Portland Meadows – 1001 NE.Schmeer Rd Portland OR 97217

Join Santa & Sargeant Damon Coates for a cruise up MLK from the Portland Meadows parking lot to Emanuel Children’s Hospital – bring your street rod or regular ride – everyone is welcome!   parade style right down MLK!  This was founded by Family Fun Rods and Customs, but has expanded to include a multiple of various car clubs over the years – everyone is invited!!!

Saturday, December 12th – 11:30 PM, Noon departure
Meet at:
Portland Meadows 1001 NE.Schmeer Rd Portland OR 97217

WHAT TO BRING

Bring an unwrapped gift for a child 3-17. This is a wonderful event & a chance to give a little something to someone truly in need of a bright spot in there day. The gift’s that are donated are given out year round to the children as they get settled into there room and hopefully gives them some comfort. Also this is a time to give something to mom & dad (if you feel so moved) as so many times they go without the basics because they are putting all of their time, energy, & effort into their children.

We’ll be meeting up at 11am Saturday December 12th – we usually have at least 200 cars+ – this is a great cause for kids! There is a cruise to Beaches afterwards for fun too if you’d like for food and beverages of your choice.

The Hopp Racing team took the UL-1 Graham Trucking GT – Happy Go Lucky – Pump Tech to Milwaukie, Oregon June 13 & 14 to help a great cause. “Cruisin’ For Hope” was put together to benefit kids with life threatening illnesses. The UL-1 Graham Trucking never hit the water but was still a great hit, making lots of noise for the crowd and TV. Greg Hopp put kids in the cockpit and all you could see were their smiles from ear to ear, sparking dreams of becoming boat racers. Peyton Hopp, Greg’s son, showing signs as a 3rd generation boat racer by driving an electric powered cooler to a new speed record.

Greg Hopp got in a 20SS outboard hydro for the first time in over 20 years, and gave a perfect example on how NOT to drive an outboard hydro.

…. For the Rest of the story see their website and click on the “News” Section

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.

Continue Reading full story on the Event Page

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.