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Largest, Oldest Car Show In Coachella Valley Honors Dr. George

Published on: January 27, 2014

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Held on the beautiful lawns of Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Saturday February 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 12th annual Dr. George Charity Car Show features 1,000 stunning cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage fire engines. Also, the Auto Club of Southern California will have some historic vehicles on display. This is a fun family event that will feature, food, vendors, celebrities, live music, a silent auction, and raffle. Suggested donation: $2. Parking $5. Rain or Shine. No pets or alcohol. Benefits the non-profit Desert Cancer Foundation. For information: (palmspringscruisinassociation.com) or 760-360-9798.

Dr. Sebastian George was a prominent oncologist and co-founder of the Desert Cancer Foundation. He started working at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California in 1982, and became a highly regarded, well-liked oncologist and cancer researcher. He was known for his selfless dedication to helping those battling the ravages of cancer. Dr. George often worked for free to help patients who could not afford medical care. In addition to his work with the Desert Cancer Foundation he founded the first bone marrow transplant program in the Coachella Valley. His tragic death occurred in June 2002, when he was killed in a traffic accident.

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