On October 12, the Annual Pink Patch Project Car Show, organized by the Monterey Park Police Department, took place at Barnes Park. The event showcased a stunning collection of antique cars and motorcycles, ranging from the 1920s to the early 2000s, all gleaming under the sun. Many car enthusiasts displayed their cherished and customized vehicles, sharing their passion while raising funds for breast cancer research and treatment through the City of Hope.
The atmosphere was festive, with some owners creatively decorating their cars with skeletons and Halloween dolls to celebrate the holiday. Others showcased their individual styles with unique themes, including a luxurious rose-themed motorcycle and even a car transformed to resemble a shar-pei dog. In addition to the police department, the Alhambra Police Department and various local businesses joined in the celebrations. Starbucks contributed by providing 600 complimentary drinks to attendees and organized a raffle to help raise funds for the event. A dessert vendor traveled from San Bernardino County specifically to sell cookies shaped like pink ribbons, expressing their support for breast cancer awareness and research.
Monterey Park’s Vice Mayor, Vinh T. Ngo, emphasized the event’s significance, noting that the police department’s Pink Patch Project aims to raise public awareness about breast cancer and support research efforts against this devastating disease. As part of the initiative, the police department sold challenge coins, pink patches, and T-shirts, with all proceeds benefiting cancer research and treatment at the City of Hope.
The event also featured fundraising efforts for children with autism. Officer Corona mentioned that the Monterey Park Police Department works alongside the MERCI Autism Assistance Organization, which has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since its establishment in 1955.
One attendee, Ms. Li, expressed her excitement while photographing the antique cars with her child. She shared her understanding of the importance of breast cancer prevention, purchasing a pink patch in her child’s name to support the charitable cause.
Community members interested in supporting the Pink Patch Project are encouraged to visit the city hall to purchase merchandise, which ranges in price from $10 to $25. The city hall is located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754.
