Wheels of Courage Car Show Rolling Into Council Bluffs on June 23

Founded in 2015, the annual “Wheels of Courage” Car Show (www.jehfoundation.org/events/wheels-of-courage) has become an important event to support the Jennie Edmundson Foundation’s Spirit of Courage Charitable Patient Care Fund. Car enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join in the fun at this year’s show on Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube in Council Bluffs.

There are now 14 car categories that are open to the public. This year’s show will be professionally judged and first, second and third place trophies will be presented. The number of car entries grows each year, as do the dollars raised. “The first year, we raised around $10,000, the second year was near $25,000, and last year we were around $30,000, so the event is gaining in support, awareness and participation,” notes Carol Elder, a member of the Planning Committee. “We will also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets every Thursday night during the Car Cruise-In at Quaker Steak & Lube until the event, with half the pot awarded to the winner and half to the Spirit of Courage fund the day-of.”

Proceeds from this event will help to ease the financial burdens of cancer patients in the areas of medications, treatments and deductibles, as well as everyday living expenses. The funds provide much-needed help to hundreds of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital patients each year.

To get involved, register a vehicle, purchase a sponsorship, t-shirt, or raffle ticket, or bid on silent auction items. For more information, call (712) 396-6040 or visit www.jehfoundation.org/events/wheels-of-courage.