The Graham Companies and the Dolphins Cycling Challenge present the inaugural “Cars for a Cure,” an classic car event to raise money for cancer research at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso.
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m., Sunday, April 19, on Main Street.
Alonso, who died from cancer in 2013, created the town’s annual Classic Car Show, and expressed a love for classic cars.
Following his death, his friends reached out to his son, Roberto Alonso Jr., to keep his memory alive by resuming the event in his name.
But he had a better idea.
Roberto Alonso Jr., teamed up with The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge for the event in memory of his father.
The former vice mayor’s classic Chevy Coupe will be on display along with other classic cars and brand new Mustangs.