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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cruisin for Kids 2011

Every year, the Neighborhood Cruisers select local families that are in need of financial help, due to the rising costs of hospital bills, medicine, and medical treatment. Watch the stories of three families; all who have received help from the Neighborhood Cruisers.

Cruisin for Kids 2011


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Cruise Night a Huge Success

by Chris Lima
© Matthew Brown, Journal News
Contributor to NeighborhoodCruiser.org

Storm clouds and rain drops may have kept the classic cars home, but a little bad weather wasn't enough to stop the Neighborhood Cruisers from pouring a little sunshine on three local families lives.

Even Sugrue, an eight year old from Pomona, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was just fifteen months old.

Brothers Jacob and Joshua Czaikowski, seven and four year olds from Nanuet, have had disabilities from their infancy. They suffered through ongoing seizures, a brain bleed, blood issues and a stroke. Josh, in addition, has a low form of spinal bifida.

© Matthew Brown, Journal News
Tyler Tobin, a six year old from Orangeburg, was discovered to have Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. PNH is an acquired mutation that causes some or all of your body’s red blood cells to be destroyed by a process called hemolysis. Tyler underwent a bone marrow transplant and with lifelong medical observation there is hope Tyler has an opportunity to have a “normal” life.

Thanks to money raised through their annual car show, Cruisin for Kids, the Neighborhood Cruisers (a non profit car club from Stony Point, NY) were able to present three families with checks for $7,000 to help alleviate the financial burdens that come with having a child with special needs.

© Matthew Brown, Journal News
After the checks were handed out and the cake was served one of the families quieted the room; Bill Tobin (Tyler's father) wanted to make a speech.

What he said next surprised the entire room and shocked the club members.

Bill and Krissy Tobin remarked at the overwhelming generosity and support they've received from the community during Tyler's illness. The Tobin's asked that their portion of the proceeds be given back to the club and split amongst the Sugrues and the Czaikowskis.

To see photos from the event click here.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Neighborhood Cruisers Highlighted on Patch.com

Local news reporter Rachel Rondon did a feature article on the Neighborhood Cruiser's annual fundraiser; Cruisin for Kids.

Click here to see Rachel Rondon's article and photos.

American flag waved over a large gathering of antique cars, vendors and spectators at the Cruisin’ For Kids Tenth Annual Benefit this past Saturday at North Rockland High School. Proceeds benefit families of Evan Sugrue, Pomona, Josh and Jacob Czaikowski, Nanuet, and Tyler Tobin, Orangeburg.

“The car club has a saying and it is, 'I’m a neighborhood cruiser and it feels good to give,'” said Bob DuBois, Neighborhood Cruisers, Club President. “This is our tenth year, we usually give away $5,000 to $8,000 per family. Things are off this year and corporate donations are down but we are still very proud to present this show to our honorees.”

“This is mainly the car show,” said Grace Christakos, Cruisin’ For Kids Director. “The families come today but it takes us about a week to put together all the donations and we give the families the checks at our Monday Cruise Night at Genero’s.”

“During the summer we have Monday Cruise Night at Genero’s in Stony Point, 146 North Liberty Drive Route 9W” said DuBois. “We put the cars on display, have picnic tables outside, there is music, trophies, 50/50 and prizes to make it fun. There is no charge, anyone can stop by.”

“The event is very nice. I have been coming here since it started,” said Justine, a spectator. "They seemed to have a nice turn out, glad the weather held up. I’m from Stony Point and everyone from the area knows about it."

“I work for ARC of Rockland and there is nothing better than to help someone with a need,” added Justine.

Honoree Evan Sugrue, 8, looked thrilled about the car show and he beamed wherever his father, Carl wheeled him in. From the family’s arrival, Evan was intent on seeing every car, especially the police car, which he he got a chance to turn on the siren.

“He was officially diagnosed at 15 months with Cerebal Palsy,” said Elena Shamkovica, Evan’s mother. “There are more challenges now that he is getting older. He wants to be independent, but he cannot be on his own like other kids. We try to let him be independent but it's tough. It can get pretty exhausting.”

“He goes to school and currently day camp at Jawanio. We cannot afford any additional therapies, besides school and camp, so we do the best we can on our own," said Shamkovia. “He is so happy and social. He has played buddy ball basketball and track and he might do soccer. Our family is very supportive, but it hard now that he is heavier. It’s difficult since he is so heavy, you have to have strength to take care of him.”

“Jawanio is amazing. They have been with him since 3 years old; they provide equipment, support and advice. It is a wonderful place,” said Shamkovia. “There are a lot of stuff in the community to help, you just have to find it.” 

“I have full faith when he gets older that he can be independent. I just know that he can do it,” said Shamkovica. “I think we have done a good job to make him feel like he can do anything he sets his mind to and he does not stop.”

Shamkovica added that she discovered ARC in the past year and the program, along with the people have been like family.

“There are no words. These are amazing people,” said Shamkovia, referring to the Neighborhood Cruisers. “My friend, who used to be my neighbor, brought me here last year and I filled out the application papers. We are really moved and so grateful for this. Almost feels like we don’t deserve it.”

”We started as a group of car lovers, locals from Stony Point,” said DuBois. “We had a good group, and thought it would be nice to form a car club. We put names in a hat and thus the neighborhood cruisers of Stony Point was born. We decided we would like to do something as a car club and decided on a benefit car show. When thinking of who to benefit, we thought of kids, kids with medical needs really need help.”

John Bender—Neighborhood Cruisers member and vendor sponsor—and Kristine Dana—R. DANA Pest Control and corporate sponsor—were seen driving around the car show in a golf cart.
“I have a car, a hot rod. I have been involved since the initial formation,” said Bender. “It’s the tenth anniversary and we prepare for the event all year. It is a lot of work but everyone leaves with a good feeling.”

“I do the car show each year and sponsor trophies for Monday cruise nights “ said Dana. “I show support but I am not a member because I do not have a car. I’m from the North Rockland area with a store on Samsondale.”

“Haunts for Hospics” is another community event that Bender and Dana sponsor. “It raised over $3,000 and we are going to do it again this year, on the last two weekends in October. I’m going to put up the website soon,” said Dana.

“Many members have more than one car. My wife has one car and I have two,” said DuBois. “A lot of husbands and wives both have cars, which makes our club unique. It makes weekend event enjoyable when both the husband and wife have a car and the family is involved. It helps create a family atmosphere.”

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Annual Fundraiser This Weekend

The Neighborhood Cruisers will be hosting their 10th Annual "Cruisin for Kids" Car Show this weekend at North Rockland High School in Thiells, NY.

The Car Show raises funds to help alleviate the financial hardships that come with having a child who has special needs. This year, the Cruisers have selected three families to be the recipients of this year's fundraiser.

For more information on the families, click here.

The annual car show features live bands, local vendors who've supported the Neighborhood Cruiser's efforts, and of course, classic cars from yesterday and today. There's a 50/50 raffle, a DJ, and tons of fun stuff for kids to do.

Most importantly, all the funds go towards a good cause.

Attending the car show? Click here to tell your friends on Facebook!

The Neighborhood Cruisers are a 501(c)3 non -profit organization whose primary goals is the betterment and protection of the community. The organization aids children and adults who are enduring financial and medical hardships.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Neighborhood Cruisers Highlighted in LoHud Article

Here's the article featured on LoHud.com today!

Written by
Akiko Matsuda

STONY POINT — Evan Sugrue smiled as he sat in the driver's seat of a 1936 Chevrolet truck at Monday's cruising night event, during which members of the Neighborhood Cruisers showed off their classic cars.

Even Sugrue takes a bike out for a ride. ©Little Guy Productions
The 9-year-old, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 15 months old and uses a wheelchair, is one of the recipients of the proceeds of the 10th annual Cruisin' For Kids, the group's fundraising event to benefit children with extreme medical needs.

As the nonprofit gears up for this year's event set for Aug. 6, members invited recipients of the proceeds to their cruising night at Gennaro's Restaurant.

Evan's mother, Elena Sugrue of Monsey, said she was surprised when the nonprofit informed her of selecting Evan as a benefit recipient.

"I'm so grateful. I couldn't even believe when I heard it," Elena Sugrue said, noting the money would help her and her husband, Carl, pay for the cost of Evan's new equipment as well as extra physical therapy that is not covered by the family's insurance.

Bob DuBois, president of the Neighborhood Cruisers, said a little more than a decade ago, as members gathered for their weekly cruising night, they discussed doing something to give back to the community, and Cruisin' For Kids was born.

"It's a labor of love. Lots of work," DuBois said of the event. "But we enjoy doing it, helping out families that are in need."

Donations from local businesses, car show registration fees and the sale of raffle tickets have been the major ways to raise money, DuBois said.

Last year, each recipient was awarded $8,000 from the event, he added.

Another recipient of this year's benefit is Tyler Tobin, 5, of Orangeburg, who had a bone marrow transplant to treat a rare, life-threatening blood disease.

Six-year-old Jacob and 4-year-old Josh Czaikowski of Nanuet, who suffer from hydrocephalus, are also this year's recipients.

During the cruising night, the brothers kept their parents' hands full as they got excited about the classic cars lined up in the restaurant's parking lot.

Stephen Czaikowski, Jacob and Josh's father, said he and his wife, Jennifer, were constantly worried about their sons because they could suffer another seizure.

As he watched children enjoying his 1936 Chevy truck, DuBois said he and other members of the organization continue their effort because they see it is making a difference, even if it's small.

A couple of years ago, DuBois said, members came up with a slogan that summed up their attitude: "I'm a neighborhood cruiser. It feels good to give."

Elena Sugrue, who is originally from Long Island and moved to Rockland about a decade ago, said she's got the message.

"Everybody here is just so nice. It has such a small-town feel," she said. "It really makes you have a renewed faith in people."

Cruisin for Kids 2011 Families

Every year, the Neighborhood Cruisers select local families that are in need of financial help, due to the rising costs of hospital bills, medicine, and medical treatment.

This year, the Neighborhood Cruisers selected four children to be the beneficiaries of this year's car show, Cruisin for Kids.

Tyler Tobin – Orangeburg - 5 years old – After many doctor visits and various diagnoses, Tyler was discovered to have Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). PNH is an acquired mutation that causes some or all of your body’s red blood cells (RBCs) to be destroyed by a process called hemolysis. Tyler underwent a bone marrow transplant and with lifelong medical observation there is hope Tyler has an opportunity to have a “normal” life. www.caringbridge.org/visit/tyler815





Jacob & Josh Czaikowski – Nanuet - Jacob is 6 1⁄2 years old and Josh is 4. Both brothers have had disabilities from infancy. They were fed with a feeding tube due to being allergic to most formulas. They suffered through ongoing seizures, a brain bleed, blood issues and a stroke. Josh, in addition, has a low form of spinal bifida. Both boys have a tough time with their medical issues and require many medications and have varying special needs.






Evan Sugrue – Pomona – 8 years old - At 15 months Evan was diagnosed
with Cerebral Palsy. He has spastic diplegia, as well as a global developmental delay. He is also diagnosed with thrombocythemia, a condition that causes the platelet count to become too high and can cause clotting abnormalities. Evan has had many surgeries and receives occupational and speech therapy. He does not let his disability keep him from playing outside with his friends.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Rockland Motor Sports Show Coming Up!

Rockland Motorsports Custom Cars and Bike Show will take place this March at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY.


The car show, which will take place in the College Field House, runs March 25th, 26th, and the 27th.


ONLY $6 ADMISSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH

SET-UP: 5:00 PM TO 11:30 PM


FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH

3:00 PM SHOW OPENS

5:00 PM AUTOGRAPH SESSION

8:00 PM BEAUTY CONTEST


SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY

NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI

TV REALITY STAR

& NY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR


SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH

10:00 AM DOORS OPEN

1:00 PM HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

2:00 PM SPARK PLUG CHANGING CONTEST

4:00 PM DOOR & QUARTER CHANGE CONTEST

6:00 PM DRAG RACES COMPETITION

7:00 PM 2-MAN TIRE CHANGE CONTEST

8:00 PM TRIVIA CONTEST

10:00 PM SHOW CLOSES


SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH

10:00 AM DOORS OPEN

11:00 AM EASTER EGG HUNT WITH A VISIT

FROM THE EASTER BUNNY

12:00 PM AUCTION

3:00 PM AWARDS CEREMONY

Monday, February 21, 2011

Neighborhood Cruisers to Hold 50's Themed Sock Hop

The Neighborhood Cruisers are holding a 50’s Sock Hop to support the 10th Annual Cruisin’ for Kids Benefit.

The Sock Hop will take place May 7th, at the Italian American Club in Haverstraw, New York.

The Sock Hop will be buffet style, with the cost being $45 per person.

Please mail all checks, payable to the Neighborhood Cruisers, to Marla DuBois at
15 Ryder Court, Stony Point NY 10980.

If you have any questions, please call Marla at 845-947-2635.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Cruisin for Kids 2010

Every year, the Neighborhood Cruisers select local families that are in need of financial help, due to the rising costs of hospital bills, medicine, and medical treatment. Watch the stories of six families; all who have received help from the Neighborhood Cruisers.

Cruisin for Kids 2010

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