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21st Annual Cruise For The Cause event was back for 2023

2023 Cruise for the Cause event in Chula Vista.

• The 21st Cruise For The Cause car show rolled back into town on Sunday at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista.
• Founded in 2002 by DJ Xavier, known as “The X-man”, the event has grown to display hundreds of vehicles, including lowriders, trucks & customs.
• 450 cars registered and $20,000 raised this year; additionally, awareness was brought to causes such as donating blood & getting on the bone marrow registry.
• Event is a fundraiser for Emilio Nares Foundation–a local non-profit providing free medical transportation for children battling cancer–raising over $150K over its 17 years.

A recap of the 2023 Cruise for the Cause event in Chula Vista

What is going on Chula Vista. WOW, over the weekend the 21st annual Cruise For The Cause car show made its grand return on Sunday, showcasing an impressive array of stunning vehicles at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista. I have been to past events and this year I think it was bigger. So many cool cars, motorcycles, bikes and even little lowriding RC cars. The sun was shining and the community turned out for a great event.

You may be wondering, who’s behind this awesome event? Well, none other than DJ Xavier, also known as the “The X-man”, has been the mastermind behind the scenes since 2002.

This year’s event was a massive success, with a whopping 450 cars registered and a staggering $20,000 raised! But wait, it gets even better. Cruise For the Cause isn’t just about showcasing beautiful cars; it’s also about giving back to the community.

2023 Cruise for the Cause event in Chula Vista.
There were so many cool cars like this at the 2023 Cruise for the Cause event at the Otay Ranch Town Center.

Through car registrations alone, funds are raised for an incredible cause—the Emilio Nares Foundation. This local non-profit tirelessly provides free medical transportation for children battling cancer. And let me tell you, they’ve been doing it for almost 17 years now, thanks to the ongoing support from the car show.

But that’s not all! The car show also helped bring awareness to crucial initiatives such as blood donation and joining the bone marrow registry. Now that’s what I call making a positive impact!

2023 Cruise for the Cause event has raised over $150,000 through out it’s history

In its entire history, Cruise For The Cause has raised an astounding $150,000 and counting in support of the Emilio Nares Foundation. Talk about a fantastic way to unite a community with a shared passion for cars and a mission to serve others.

2023 Cruise for the Cause event in Chula Vista.
Another beautiful car from the 2023 Cruise for the Cause event in Chula Vista.

So, if you’re a car lover looking to make a difference, mark your calendars for the next Cruise For The Cause event. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on the incredible cars, the electrifying atmosphere, and the opportunity to help local children in need.

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I have lived in this great community for over 30 years. In that time I have seen so many changes both good and bad. My goal is to promote this city and all of the good that goes on here. There are so many local events, small businesses and community groups making this city even better. You can always find me at the events taking photos. This site is a passion project of mine and I want to use this platform to get the community engaged. Get out and enjoy Chula Vista and make sure to follow me on all the socials for more!