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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jeep Junkies raised over $100,000 for P.I.N.K. of Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Thanks to some local jeep enthusiasts, they were able to raise funds for P.I.N.K. Of Terre Haute. The Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies gathered Monday at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 157 Building to present a check for $104,928 to P.I.N.K. Of Terre Haute. The funds were raised as part of the Jeep Junkies 9th annual Going Topless for P.I.N.K. Event. Also, Lee and Sally Shipley matched the funds raised, for a grand total of $204,928. 'They're fighting for their life and the last thing they need to worry about is whether they can afford a hotel stay or they can, you know, deal with something with their home,' said Board member Mike Latta. 'Maybe a roof that's leaking or things like that. And that's where P.I.N.K of Terre Haute comes in.' The money will be used to assist families and individuals in the area that are battling breast cancer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeep Junkies hold annual event to support breast cancer research
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— You may see a bunch of Jeeps around the valley this weekend. That's because the Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies is holding its annual Going Topless for Pink event that supports breast cancer research. Hundreds of jeeps participate by stopping by different businesses around the community. There are several activities and silent auctions throughout the day. All the money raised goes towards Pink of Terre Haute. 'Everyone knows somebody who's going through this fight,' said Mike Latta, Organizer of Going Topless for Pink. 'Last year we had 36 survivors and fighters that were currently fighting breast cancer, and our parade that we do on Saturday morning, I'm telling you it's an emotional thing. It's emotional for them, it's emotional for us to let them know that they don't fight alone, that we have their back.' The event began today and continues tomorrow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
