Local body shop owners Jake Morrow, Jake Brown and Gene Boiseau, who own Maaco Tempe Auto Body, Maaco Phoenix Auto Body Deer Valley and Maaco Phoenix Auto Body East Van Buren Street, recently held their first charity car show.
The event raised more than $650 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and welcomed members of the community to check out multiple classic cars, participate in an auction and watch the show awards.
“This is our first time organizing something like this for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,” said Morrow, owner of Maaco Tempe Auto Body. “We chose to give back to this organization as it has directly helped families and close relatives of our employees.”
The event was attended by multiple local business owners and members of the community. A volunteer DJ presided over the event, along with local vendors who supplied merchandise and gift cards for a raffle, with all proceeds donated to St. Jude.
The main event consisted of a top 12 car competition complete with awards.
“It was incredible to see members of our community and team gather together to raise money for this great cause,” said Morrow. “My team and I look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts next year to raise even more for St. Jude’s.”
