The Hunnert Car Pileup did not start out as a “charity show” and it never really was one, but as the show grew and we got more efficient at running it, we found ourselves with surplus money one year and decided that the best thing to do was to give it to charity. Each Chrome Czar chose a charity and we gave it away. That was 2007. We made a sizeable donation every year after that, except we were unable to give anything away in 2010.
Given that 2011 marked the last Hunnert Car Pileup, we (the Chrome Czars) were able to give away a lot more since we didn’t need to reserve it for Pileup #11 operations. Since we were not able to give away anything from the 2010 show, what we gave away this year reflects 2010 and 2011. This year we gave away $50,000 to 21 charities chosen by the Chrome Czars, Catherine (DW) and Diane (DMZ) (who both played major roles in the operation), and the Bombers Car Club (for their help with the 2010 swap meet). Each of us here at Pileup Central chose charities for our own individual reasons.
This message is not meant to toot our own horn, but to let the hot rod community know what happened after the show.
Thanks to all who participated and volunteered! Your attendance and sacrifices made these donations possible.
Here is a list of the charities we donated to this year. Click on the links to see what they are all about.
Freeman Foundation/Ozark Center for Autism
VFW National Home for Children (Illinois House)
Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program
Django is still selling the Pileup 10th Anniversary posters he designed. A portion of the proceeds go to charity as well. Go HERE for details about purchasing one.
Thank you for your help and support!
The Chrome Czars Motor Club, Catherine Davis, and Diane Zary
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