Summer Car Show raises $10,000 for Teach for America

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More than 3,000 people attended the Summer Car Show June 25 at Old Kona Airport Park. Owners of more than 250 cars, bikes and trucks competed for trophies, but the big winner was Teach for America. Proceeds from booth sales, donations and vehicle entry fees raised $10,000 for the organization.

More than 3,000 people attended the Summer Car Show June 25 at Old Kona Airport Park. Owners of more than 250 cars, bikes and trucks competed for trophies, but the big winner was Teach for America. Proceeds from booth sales, donations and vehicle entry fees raised $10,000 for the organization.

From left, Vic Comesario of Transmission Technology 2016 Summer Car Show & Fitness Expo presents a check for $10,000 to Teach for America Hawaii team members Sissie Pittulo, Jazzmin Cabanilla, Lia Rozmiarek Held, Isaiah Peacott-Ricardos and Josh Heimowitz. Special to West Hawaii Today