One of the top rated car collections in the World will be opening its’ doors to the public for one special day. The Lingenfelter Collection is a private collection of over 200 unique vehicles comprised of Corvettes, Muscle Cars and Exotics. The vehicles will be available for viewing as money and awareness is raised to support the programs of The Pink Fund.
The mission of The Pink Fund is to provide a 90 day non-medical financial bridge to Michigan breast cancer patients in active treatment. Expenses supported include health insurance premiums, housing, transportation and utilities. The Pink Fund helps to meet basic needs and decrease stress levels, helping breast cancer patients strengthen their fight to improve survivorship outcomes and quality of life.
Information from ThePinkFund.org:
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· 51% of Americans have less than a $1000 in savings
· 50% of bankruptcies are the result of illness or illness related job loss
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· In 6 months, a health crisis can throw a family into bankruptcy or homelessness
· 47% of our national workforce is women
· 73% of women work full time
· 26% claim head of household
· 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime
· Average treatment lasts 6 months
· In 2013, an estimated 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed among US women, as well as an estimated 64,640 additional cases of in situ breast cancer.
Guests attending the Open House will be able to support The Pink Fund by making a monetary donation at the door. Donors of $100+ receive a limited edition event hoody; $50- $99 receive a limited edition event T-shirt; and $25 - $49 receive a themed novelty item. In addition, guests may purchase the limited edition Lingenfelter/The Pink Fund event hoody and t-shirt, as well as other select merchandise, at the event. Partial proceeds from the merchandise sold will be donated to the Fund. Refreshments will be available while guests browse the many collectable cars and enjoy a display by Brighton Harley-Davidson.
Saturday, October 4, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Donations accepted at entrance
Lingenfelter Collection
7819 Lochlin Drive, Brighton
248-486-5342