Fourth annual Marine car wash raises over $2,600

Once again the citizens of Cerritos and adjacent communities showed their support for our men in uniform by having their cars washed at the 4th Annual CEB car wash last Saturday held in the parking lot of the Cerritos Center at the corner of South and Gridley Streets under the leadership of Lew Woodson's.{{more}}
Sponsored by the Friends of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion stationed at Camp Pendleton, volunteers worked diligently to coordinate this year's car wash while others donated baked goods and hot dogs. Chick Fill provided lunch for the marines and volunteers that included Whitney High Key Club members.
The Marines collected $2,477 in cash and another $215 in checks for a total of $2,692. The money will go into the Marine Corps Birthday Ball fund to be held for them until they return from combat duty in Afghanistan sometime next year when they will celebrate a safe return and belated Birthday Ball.
Tents, tables and chairs were donated by the Center while the City of Cerritos provided the hoses which connected to the fire hydrants. The Cerritos Optimist Club provided bottles of cold water for the thirsty marines and volunteers with soft drinks provided by the Friends.