More than $5,400 was raised during two car wash events in June to benefit the City’s adopted Marines and Sailors.
On Saturday, 50 Marines washed about 110 vehicles and helped to raise more than $2,500. The event followed the June 13 car wash that raised roughly $2,950 to benefit members of the City’s adopted Marines and Sailors.
The public also showed its heartfelt support for its troops by purchasing T-shirts, hats, military coins and raffle tickets for a round of golf at Tijeras Creek Golf Club.
“Residents brought food and gave donations without wanting anything in return and expressed appreciation for the service of their Marines and Sailors to our country,” said the City’s David Cendejas.
The funding from the car washes will help send entry-level service personnel to their annual formal ball in November. The event is an opportunity for military personnel to celebrate their service and commitment to our country just before the holiday season.
The community will be able to support its adopted Marines and Sailors at the 4th of July Street Faire, where the Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee will sell shirts, hats coins and raffle tickets. The July 4 extravaganza takes place from noon to 9 p.m. on Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road.
