August 10, 2024 - American Public News

Grand Blanc, MI —Lisa Marie from the Cars 108 Wake-up Show and President and CEO of Whaley Children’s Center (WCC), Mindy Williams, are gearing up for the Cars 108 Roof Sit to support the children at WCC. The highly anticipated Ninth Annual Cars 108 Roof Sit will begin on August 14 at 6:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s located in downtown Grand Blanc. Mindy and Lisa Marie will continue their stay on the roof until August 16 at 10:00 a.m.This event is designed to raise vital funds for the children in WCC’s care. Donations can be made on-site, online at WhaleyChildren.org/roofsit/, or through WCC’s Facebook page.“The Cars 108 Roof Sit is more than just a fundraising event; it’s a powerful reminder of how much our community cares about our children,” said Mindy Williams. “What started as a way to get our kids new back-to-school clothes has expanded to provide so much more. Thanks to our community’s incredible support, our kids now receive not only the essentials but also the experiences every child deserves to have. We are so grateful to our community for the impact they make on our kids’ lives.”Owner/Operator of McDonald’s, Larry Peters, stated, “McDonald’s believes in supporting the communities in which it does business in. The Grand Blanc McDonald’s is proud to partner in the Ninth Annual Cars 108 Roof Sit to help support Whaley Children’s Center. It’s every community’s responsibility to make sure every child has a chance to succeed in life, so please come out and help with this wonderful event.”This year’s Title Sponsor is Tri-County Roofing. As of August 8, 2024, the following are sponsors for the event: 2nd Street Learning; CF Legal, PC; Complete Runner; Cupcakes & Kisses Grand Blanc; Dort Financial Credit Union; Helping Hand Nursing Service Home Health Care; McDonald’s Grand Blanc; Parker’s Propane; and Weigh to Be. A special thank you to Allied Equipment Rental, Home Depot, JCL Protection; Phillips RV Center in Mt. Morris; Premier Security Solutions, Signs by Crannie, Reliable Enterprises, and Vidcam Productions.Whaley Children’s Center is an independent, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1926. It is a CARF-accredited Qualified Residential Treatment Facility, licensed with the State of Michigan, that serves foster youth ages 5-17, and its Independent Living Plus program supports youth aging out of the foster care system ages 16-21. To learn more about Whaley Children’s Center, visit WhaleyChildren.org.Ninth Annual Cars 108 Roof Sit benefitting Whaley Children’s Center is a post from Flint Beat, a hyperlocal news outlet covering Flint, Mich.