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6th Annual Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party Kicks off Portland International Auto Show

Bart Hafeman Great time performing at the Portland International Auto Show last night... I’ll take this one! 2019 Corvette Stingray!

Portland, OR. The Portland International Auto Show reports it has donated nearly three million dollars to local charities over the past five years through the proceeds from its show and the Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party. Again this year, 100% of the $100 ticket for the preview party benefited one of local eight charities. The party on January 23rd drew hundreds of car lovers including Bart Hafeman from the band, Hit Machine. He was right at home in a 2019 Corvette Stingray. There were over 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers at the show including production, exotic and concept vehicles.

JDRF Staff with Type 1 diabetes mom and current Mrs. Marion County, Kara Campuzano

JDRF Supporters – Parents, Grandparents, Board Members and those personally living with Type 1 Diabetes

Board Member Arnie Gardner and Meals on Wheels People CEO Suzanne Washington

Meals on Wheels People Board Member Julie Frantz (retired Multnomah County judge) and Chief Development Officer Tony Staser

Jaguar’ new all-electric 2019 I-Pace was on display. It has a base price of $70,495.

SEI supporters were out in force at the event.

Brian Grant Foundation supporters included Chuvalo Boyd, Jackie Gardner, Brian Grant, Katrina Kahl, Jonovan Grant, Elijah Grant and Brian Berger

This year’s event benefited these eight local charities:

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.