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Project SHIFT fundraiser benefits Visual Impact Now and Community’s Child

Cash for your car

Saturday, September 26, 2009; Project SHIFT hosted a Red Carpet Fundraising event to benefit the women and children of Visual Impact Now and Community’s Child. The fundraiser will assist homeless woman and children with housing, health and eye care. The Fundraising event was sponsored by Toyota Financial Services and South Bay Aesthetics.

Hollman White (rt) with friend.

The Event took place at ‘Daves Garage’ Event Center in Torrance. Dave Parker’s vintage car collection was available to view. Many cars were from the private collection of Jay Leno.  Featured was a live performance from “27 Miles” with Kurt Custer formally of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a Hope Song runway show and a silent and live auction from “Gallery of Dream” which featured priceless signed memorabilia from the Beatles and Rolling Stones.

Project SHIFT is comprised of two amazing organizations Community’s Child & Visual Impact Now. These organizations help woman and children with eye care and shelter. The woman and children receive help with eye exams, eyewear, education, skills and training for everyday life. Project SHIFT is the stepping stone to help the woman and children break the patterns of poverty and move towards a better future.

Van Winkle

Project SHIFT had a great celebrity turn out with Brian White, Adam Gaynor, George Grey, Tom Mallow, Travis Van Winkle, Carolina Bacardi and many more.

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