Tinker Federal Credit Union hosted its 23rd Miracle Car Show on May 6, 2023. Thanks to 137 car entries, sponsors and employee donations, the event raised $12,000. The car show has been part of TFCU’s fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network for the past 23 years. All the money raised will stay in Oklahoma and benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The year 2023 was special because the Children’s Hospital Foundation had two Champion Children, identical twins named Vivianne and Veronica, age 12. TFCU event organizers were excited to let them each choose their favorite vehicles and present two separate Champion Child Awards. Vivianne and Veronica toured the show with their mom, Carrie, and Miss Norman 2023, Sunny Day. Vivianne chose her favorite car of the show, a 1972 Chevy pickup owned by Harrell Denson. Vivianne said she chose Denson’s car because it had a cool paint job. Veronica’s favorite car was a 2018 Dodge Charger owned by Danny July. Veronica said she chose the car because it had doors that opened like wings and glowing neon lights. TFCU’s CEO Dave Willis awarded the President’s Pick title to a 1936 120 Packard owned by Richard Barajas.
Along with all the fantastic cars, the event featured a 50/50 raffle for door prizes, craft vendors, a food truck from Michael’s Catering and a mix of crowd-pleasing tunes from radio DJ Brian Smith. There were 12 award categories and six special awards with winners voted on by registrants.
Prior to the car show, TFCU branches and departments rallied during April to raise money for one of the state’s most meaningful causes, the Children’s Health Foundation, the local entity of Children’s Miracle Network.
For the past 25 years, TFCU branches and departments have dedicated the month of April to getting people involved in giving locally. This year, through the annual Credit Unions for Kids campaign, TFCU employees and members raised nearly $30,000 to help create miracles for children in Oklahoma.
