Fountain Hills Raises Over $437,000 for Pediatric Healthcare

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A diverse display of cars at the Fountain Hills car show with families attending.

News Summary

The Concours in the Hills car show held at Fountain Park successfully raised over $437,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The event featured more than 1,000 vehicles, community participation, and showcased ultra-rare cars. Proceeds will benefit critical healthcare services for children. The event, organized by Discount Tire, highlights the importance of community support for pediatric health and well-being.

Fountain Hills Raises Over $437,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital at Concours in the Hills Car Show

The Concours in the Hills car show, held on April 19 at Fountain Park, successfully raised over $437,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The funds were generated through a combination of sponsorships, vehicle registrations, vendor contributions, and individual donations, reinforcing community support for pediatric healthcare.

This year marked the 11th anniversary of the event, organized by Discount Tire. It showcased more than 1,000 vehicles from diverse categories, including European, Domestic, Asian, Race Cars, Off-Road vehicles, and Motorcycles, drawing significant interest from car enthusiasts and families alike.

Proceeds from the car show will directly benefit the Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Cardiothoracic Surgery Support Fund. The overwhelming support from the community and sponsors has been vital in enhancing resources for children and families in need of critical care.

Highlights and Award Winners

A special display at the event featured ultra-rare vehicles, such as one of only two Koenigsegg Trevita, a road-legal Gumpert Apollo, and a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, which won the prestigious Best of Show title. Other notable awards included:

Best Domestic: 1967 Plymouth GTX
Best Import: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN1
Best Race Car: 1936 Alfa Romeo Botticella Spider
Best Car Club Display: Fountain Hills Automobile Club
Best Off-Road: 2021 Jeep Wrangler
Best Motorcycle: 2024 Ducati Panigale

The event, initially scheduled for February 15, faced a postponement due to inclement weather conditions. Approximately 40,000 attendees were expected to participate, which included a captivating display of seven helicopters, featuring military aircraft such as a Black Hawk and Cobra.

Community Involvement and Support

The Concours in the Hills event included over 85 sponsor booths showcasing local and regional businesses, as well as a variety of food vendors offering refreshments to attendees. The opening ceremony featured several retired professional drivers, enhancing the event’s prestige. The program was smoothly emceed by Darin Roberge of Motorwërks Marketing.

The Concours in the Hills has grown significantly since its inception in 2014, where it began with only 220 vehicles and around 3,000 spectators. Hosted by Phoenix Children’s Hospital and supported by its auxiliary group, PCH50, the event aims to foster community engagement while enhancing pediatric healthcare.

Dr. Kris Birkeland, the event chairman and member of PCH50, expressed the importance of merging passion with purpose, emphasizing that events like this allow the community to come together to support a vital cause.

This year’s successful fundraising efforts will undoubtedly leave a lasting positive impact on many children and families who rely on the crucial services provided by Phoenix Children’s Hospital.