MiniTrucker Memorial Show and Cruise In

[Fuckin' Tim]

This may come as a surprise to some, but. . . . back just a couple of short months ago, our close friend and fellow minitrucker, Bob on the Couch, owner of one bad ass Titan and member of Relaxed Atmosphere, was diagnosed with cancer (his screen name on FTS is INSSAN). He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments. The tumors are responding positively to the chemo, however Bob still faces possible extensive surgery in the next short while.

As minitruckers, we do what we can to help our extended family. Every August, we gather to remember our friends that we have lost over the past few years. We organize a memorial cruise to honor Matt (Lifestyle Minis), Steve-O and Bruce (founding member of Local Minis and member of Relaxed Atmosphere). Matt, Steve-O and Bruce were killed in accidents involving their vehicles. This year, we have chosen to add a little something to the mix. We are having a show and shine to help raise money to cover some of the medical expenses Bob has incurred as well as honor our fallen friends.

The show and shine will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 in the parking lot of Albertsons (80 West Mitchell Hammock Road, Oveido, FL 32765) from 5pm til 9pm, with everyone cruising to and gathering afterwards at Frogger's (27 Alafaya Woods Blvd., Oveido, FL 32765). Frogger's is around the corner, 1 mile from the Albertson's. This is different from past cruises, but with good reason! Registration will be $10 and the entire amount raised will go to Bob and his family, including his daughter, Alyssa. If you don't have a vehicle to enter, donations are graciously accepted as well. The event will be Top 5 and the winners will be chosen by Bob. There will be a special trophy given in memory of Matt, Steve-O and Bruce as well.

We already have donated items from Little Shop of Horrors, Truckin and StreetTrucks to give away as raffles. If you are interested in donating raffle items, please contact me.

We remind everyone to please be on their best behavior, both at the show and at Frogger's. Albertson's was kind enough to donate their space to us so please let's not make them regret their kind actions. Behave, be responsible and respectful. Please clean up after yourselves.

If you have any questions, please email Callie at minimadnessinc@hotmail.com. We thank everyone in advance and hope that you will make the effort to attend. Not just to honor the memories of friends lost, but to lend a hand to a friend.