LYNNWOOD—The Fairwinds Brighton Court annual charity Car Show was a resounding success Saturday, July 19, with hundreds attending and raising at least $2,000 for South County Fire. There was a total of 35 entries this year— a step up from last year’s 17 – from Camaros, to Bentleys, to Mustangs and more.
“It was an absolutely fantastic turnout. We had some remarkable cars here,” said Cayce Miller, Sales Manager for Fairwinds Brighton Court.
In addition to jaw-dropping vehicles guests could appreciate live music by Lakewood-based Uncle Buzzy, a 1960’s rock-n-roll cover band, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and purchase tickets to soak Fairwinds staff in a charity dunk tank.
Fairwinds Brighton Court raised $300 from the dunk tank, $875 from registrations, and another $900 from food sales. Food included hot dogs and hamburgers.
According to Colleen Loveridge, Activity Director at Fairwinds Brighton Court, the dunk tank was a new addition this year and was an absolute “hit.”
“We’ve been having a really good time with it,” Loveridge told the Lynnwood Times.
Everett resident Kathy Tredway, who displayed her 1965 Mustang Fastback, told the Lynnwood Times she has always been attracted to cars – especially Mustangs because they look “powerful and mean.”
Tredway often takes her Mustang on drives with friends, even racing it on the Evergreen Speedway once, beating out a Ford Galaxy, she said.
Another car show participant, Warren Isserlis, who has a customized 2015 Kia Optima which he began building 11-years ago after retiring from 41 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. The car is customized with a metallic purple wrap, sliding Lamborghini doors, a 420-horsepower turbo engine, and painted hood memorializing all his friends he lost in the military.
Car Shows Winners
Culminating the event, winning car owners were called on stage and presented with a trophy for the following categories: Best Interior, Best First Date Car, Best Muscle Car, Jackie’s Choice, and Best in Show.
Best Interior, a new category this year, went to Herb Bender and his (wife’s) 1977 convertible.
Best First Date Car went to Walt Jackson and his 1962 white Corvette.
Best Muscle Car went to Devin Brown and his black 1967 Camaro, which used to be his mother’s car before she passed away. The vehicle was bedecked with pictures of Snoopy to honor Brown’s mother calling it her “Snoopy Car.”
Jackie’s Choice Car (named after the General Manager of Fairwinds Brighton Court, Jackie Requa-Hall), went to Joe for his blue 1955 Thunderbird.
Best in Show went to Lee and Theresa Noble for their restored 1924 Bentley, which still had mostly original parts including an original motor, the original body, and an original interior.
About Fairwinds Brighton Court
Fairwinds – Brighton Court has supported older adults for 35 years with a proven track record of excellent care. Today’s older adults want to keep rocking—and Fairwinds – Brighton Court helps them do just that through a robust activity calendar, signature programs, and personalized independent living and assisted living services.
“The biggest draw to Brighton Court is socialization,” General Manager Jackie Requa-Hall told the Lynnwood Times. “A lot of times people live at home and they’re not able to drive anymore so they don’t have as many social interactions. Here they can come out of their apartment, come down to our bistro, sit down with a bunch of people and have that social interaction without having to drive anywhere to get it.”
Brighton Court hosts many activities including physical therapy, exercise, excursions, and an open bar.
With 182 units Brighton Court has the capacity to have up to 200 residents. It is also conveniently located near grocery stores, restaurants, and the Edmonds Waterfront.
Fairwinds – Brighton Court provides personalized care while maximizing independence and has earned Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living badges from U.S. News & World Report.
Philanthropy is at the heart of Fairwinds – Brighton Court. For the past three years, the car show has benefitted South County Fire & Rescue, helping to provide life-saving AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for bystander CPR programs.
Author: Kienan Briscoe
