Joe O’Hearn felt inspired when he read a news article about local businesses and residents raising money to help a neighbor in need.
O’Hearn got to work, organizing the ‘Cruisin? for a Cause? event. The first annual cruise will be Aug. 3.
All proceeds will go to Alex Knapp, 22, a soldier wounded in Iraq.
This past March, Knapp was on patrol when he was hit by an IED. He lost both of his legs above the knee.
The government will pay for his medical expenses, but not for any other expenses.
The fund-raiser will supplement Knapp’s recovery effort, including a wheel-chair, house, and money to continue his college education.
O’Hearn invites everyone to attend and show their support.
‘Classic cars, motorcycles, anything that rolls,? said O’Hearn.
The cruise will begin at Mel’s Grill 2 at 7080 Gateway Park Drive, off of White Lake Road and Andersonville Road.
The cruise will run through Holly, Waterford and round back to Clarkston and end at the American Legion, 4819 Mary Sue Avenue off Maybee Road.
O’Hearn has received donations from local businesses for raffle prizes, and the Detroit Pistons have donated an autographed basketball.
‘It should be a fun event,? said O’Hearn.
Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
‘Cruisin? for a Cause? will be a yearly event to raise money for a charity or for a person in need.
Before Knapp left for Iraq, he was a volunteer firefighter in Rochester and was a Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Explorer.
For more information about donating or attending the event, contact O’Hearn at 248-660-5159.
? Wendi Reardon