8/21/13 - Family, friends and Hartland community members supported a good cause at a cruise in car show at Kahuna Coffee last night. The event showcased classic, custom and race cars while simultaneously raising money for 6 year old C.J. Meckes Jr. of Hartland, who was born with spina bifida. Donations, registration fees, a percentage of the sales and 50 percent of the raffle from the show went towards C.J.âs medical expenses. Cathy Jones, a partial owner of Kahuna Coffee, tells WHMI she was approached by several people about having CJ as this yearâs charity recipient. Spina bifida is a case in which the spinal column does not close properly around the developing nerves. C.J. had surgery last month on his spine due to a growth spurt and is expecting another within the next three months on his knees and ankles to help him walk. Jones says her recipients âchoose themselvesâ in a sense, and approached musician Bob Clark several years ago about helping her with her event. Clark is a founder of The Michigan Musicians Collective, which is a group of local musicians ranging from amateur to professional. Several performed at last nightâs car show and Clark tells WHMI this is his 4th year helping Jones. Many people were touched by C.J.âs positivity considering his condition and his determination. Jones says C.J. âwonât let anything stop him.â C.J. is going to be a first grader at Creekside Elementary School this year and has 5 brothers and sisters. (DK)
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