Cruisers Come Out To Support Jasper

Cruisers Come Out To Support Jasper

By Mark Humphrey

Rowville, Vic/Aus. 24^th April 2015. Car lovers from across Melbourne came out in numbers last weekend to share in the celebrations of the Piston Steel Shakedown’s Fundraiser For Jasper event.  With weather conditions looking ominous at day-break, the thought of a successful fundraising day looked a touch bleak. The fundraiser was a benefit for a little guy called Jasper who carries a number of debilitating illnesses making him wheelchair bound and in constant need of support. Parents Scotty and Mandi were mingling in with the Melburnians who had ventured out to check out some of the regions finest examples of automotive excellence on display as well as static merchant stalls, food vendors, supporter outlets and of course some good ol rocking music.

After several location changes The Stamford Hotel opened up their doors and carpark to house the benefit for Jasper with funds going towards a new passenger van complete with ramp access. Live music from Rumblin' Wolf echoed out from the Stamford while a couple of Transformers made an appearance in the carpark much to the delight of Jasper and friends. As the morning went on the numbers of spectators had risen alongside the improvement in weather conditions. In the end the day turned out perfect with any chance of rain dissipating by mid-morning.

The generosity of the patrons was reflected in the thankyou issued by Jasper’s father Scott Woodbridge as listed below.

““For those that contributed on the day and to all those who donated through his fund page, we thank you for your generosity and kindness in helping raise some much needed funds for our son Jasper to go towards a new van with ramp access. The total for the charity event at the Stamford Hotel raised $3222, ●$250● kindly donated incorporated from Shannons Insurance on the day. With a further $70 through his Facebook fund page "Little Jasper needs a Miracle Part 2". If you could not make it there and still wish to make a donation please do so via his page fund.  A super effort by all who helped out and took the time to assist on the day and we are grateful to have the support of: PISTON STEEL SHAKEDOWN THE STAMFORD HOTEL SHANNONS INSURANCE CFA (The Basin) BASIN JNR FIRE BRIGADE SES THE MELBOURNE TRANSFORMERS PENRITE OILS ENZED ALL AUSSIE MADE DIDDY RAYS & THE BLUES MANIACS BAND RUMBLING WOLF BAND HQ BROTHERHOOD MCV'S MATT WALKER 60'S-80'S HOLDEN CLUB VIC EARLY MODEL HOLDEN CLUB YARRA VALLEY CHROME BUMPERS KINGPIN KUSTOMS AMY & LINDA'S CAKES JADES FACEPAINTING MIKE SLAPE ELLIS FRENCH ADAM KAMENEK COFFEE 2 GO DORSET RD WOODFIRE PIZZA SHOP BARROSSA OLD GARAGE SWITCH LIFESTYLE AUSTRALIAN CAR EVENTS SCHISM PHOTOGRAPHY GRANTLYY PHOTOGRAPHY WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY KUSTOM PIX PHOTOGRAPHY AUSSIE PHOTOGRAPHY SPORTING SCRIBE MUSCLE  LEADER NEWSPAPER HERALD SUN If we have forgotten anyone else we thank you also!””

It was a grand effort by all concerned and especially Piston Steel Shakedown who jumped on board to organise the event. Lots of images from the event are available from the photographers listed above with Grantlyy Photography going a step further by asking photo purchasers to nominate how much they are prepared to pay for their photo with the entire proceeds being passed onto the Jasper fund.

To donate to the fund (Little Jasper needs a Miracle Part 2) go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/798864700202016/

Video Highlights From The Day

Images from the day

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