Rally in the Valley raised between $8,000 and $10,000 to help fight childhood cancers, according to a preliminary estimate of the total contributions at the all-day 91原创 car event, held Sunday, Aug. 27.

It took place in space donated by B. Anderlini Excavating, which is based in the 4200-block of 240th Street in Otter, which has a huge backyard.

It was enough room to accommodate the 45 cars that took part in the show, as well as the vehicles that brought families of children battling cancer to a play area at the site that included games, bouncy castles, and food.

One of the organizers, Greg Bourdon, explained how a group of friends 鈥� who were moved by a friend who lost their son 鈥� got together to hold their first-ever rally to raise money for the West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation 鈥� and give the kids a break.

鈥淲e had some of the families from the foundation come out today to enjoy a day out, rather than spending a day in the hospital,鈥� Bourdon explained. 鈥淪o they鈥檙e able to get out of the hospital, and bring the other siblings, enjoy the car show, [and play] some games.鈥�

First-ever Rally in the Valley car show and poker run in 91原创 on Sunday raised an estimated 8-10K for the Westcoast Kids Cancer Foundation

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Foundation executive director Shannon Hartwig, who attended the rally, called it 鈥渁mazing.鈥�

鈥淲e had 11 or 12 of our own families, who have a child who is navigating childhood cancer, come. And we got to play,鈥� Hartwig explained.

鈥淎nd just give the families a day.鈥�

The foundation website at says it provides 鈥渇ood, connection, resources, and mental health support for families navigating childhood cancer and blood disorders鈥� and all programs are provided to families at no cost.

Rally in the Valley got underway with a morning poker run, where cars followed a route through 91原创 and Cloverdale and picked up playing cars at specific locations, before returning to the show site to see who had a winning hand.

鈥淚t was great,鈥� said organizer Adam Whitworth.

鈥淲e stopped at a number of local businesses who wanted to support the rally, and it was great to get the cars out here.鈥�

Organizer Ryan Steward expects there will be another Rally in the Valley next year.

鈥淎bsolutely,鈥� Steward told the 91原创 Advance Times.

鈥淚t was a great time. Lots of fun.鈥�