Members of the Route 70 Cruisers present a check for $1,500 to the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation Inc. to support scholarships in automotive systems technology and Basic Law Enforcement Training. Pictured, from left to right, are Madalyn Gaito, McDowell Tech director of development; Buzz Moody, Route 70 Cruisers co-chair; Donnie McCraw, automotive instructor; Janet Spake, Lawrence Reel, Steve Chapman Jr. and Valerie Chapman, all of Route 70 Cruisers; Dr. J.W. Kelley, McDowell Tech president; and Alan Moore, BLET director.
Mike Conley
The Route 70 Cruisers, a nonprofit car club based in Old Fort, has again demonstrated its commitment to local students by donating $1,500 through the McDowell Technical Community College Foundation, Inc. to fund scholarships in automotive systems technology and Basic Law Enforcement Training at McDowell Technical Community College.
Beyond scholarships, the Cruisers' generosity reaches many corners of McDowell County. Over the years, the club has supported organizations such as the American Legion, Foothills Food Hub, Freedom Life Ministries, McDowell County Department of Social Services, McDowell Missions, and the McDowell Pregnancy Center, among others -- bringing its total charitable giving to nearly $100,000 since 2009.
"Each year, the Route 70 Cruisers prove that their passion for cars is matched only by their passion for people," said Dr. J.W. Kelley, president of McDowell Tech. "Their support directly impacts our students' futures, providing opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. We are grateful for their vision, their generosity, and their ongoing investment in the success of our community."
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To donate money or door prizes to support the show and the causes it benefits, contact:
Steve Chapman Jr. -- 828-460-8873
Buzz Moody -- 828-320-9947
Janet Spake -- 828-317-9563
Scholarships at McDowell Tech
For scholarship criteria and applications, contact the Financial Aid Office in the Cedar Building on the main campus at McDowell Tech, or email Hannah Golding, director of financial aid, at [email protected] or Alan Moore at [email protected].
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