Charity Car Show Event benefits the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

CMA Restorations LLC. hosted another successful Charity Car Show Event on Sunday, October 5, 2025, raising $13,500.75 for the benefit of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org). T2T is a national 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2001 by the Siller family in memory of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who lost his life on September 11 while responding to the World Trade Center attacks. T2T’s mission is to support America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and are committed to eradicating veteran homelessness.

The event, held at 310 Bourne Ave. in Rumford, RI (Phillipsdale Landing Complex), was the largest fundraising event in its five-year history, with a 125% increase in donations compared to previous years. There were 181 show cars in attendance, along with a special appearance of the East Providence Fire Department‘s Engine 3 and Ladder 3 fire trucks, as well as the East Providence Police Department‘s BearCat. Trophies were awarded to show car participants based on specific judging criteria and included the Best in Show, Top 10, and 20 specialized categories. Numerous raffle prizes and giveaways, donated by local businesses, were also awarded.

Highlights of the event included the Patriotic Ceremony featuring the presentation of the flags by the East Providence Police Department Honor Guard, the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer by Kurt McWilliams of His Providence Church, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mike Nasso of the East Providence Fire Department, the singing of “God Bless America“ by Jenn McWilliams of His Providence Church, and a special address by guest speaker Ambassador Seth Bai of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For the third consecutive year, Tama Girard & Company entertained the show attendees with live music, performing the best hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, as well as country and rock music. A new addition to the event in 2025 is the Car Father himself, DJ Phil Hall, featuring music from the ‘50s to the present day. Food vendors included Waypoint BBQ, the award-winning and veteran-owned BBQ competition team led by Jeff Costa, and new to the event, The Grateful Lemonade by Kelly Sousa. A special thank you to Scialo’s County Bakery for their generous donation of delicious sweet treats and desserts for the event.

CMA Restorations would like to thank the following sponsors for their partnership and support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation: A-1 Custom Auto Body, American Dry Stripping & Powder Coating, BayCoast Bank of Seekonk, DC Automotive Inc., Deoss Pereira Cleaning Services, DeVine & Associates LLC., East Providence Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 850, East Providence FOP #1, Four Winds Chiropractic Inc., GEM Air Services Inc., Hall’s Garage Inc., Lindon Group Inc., LOPCO Contracting, Mason’s Automotive, Moisao Elektric, MoParts, Q’s Pressure Wash & Paint, Sound FX of East Providence, SSE Repairs Inc., Steve’s Auto Care, TTBS Tools LLC., Viper Graphics & Signs LLC., and two anonymous donors. CMA would like to express their sincere gratitude to Bill and Claire DiMaio of American Surplus Inc. for their kindness and generosity in extending the use of their parking lot for the event. A special thank you to Fred Moisao and his team at Phillipsdale Landing for their support and hard work in preparing the parking lot for the event and handling post-show clean up. Another special thanks to the following businesses for going above and beyond to support the event: Auto Metal Direct, Lowe’s of Seekonk and North Attleborough, Lubin’s Awards & Promotional Products, Minuteman Press of Seekonk, and Redwood Nursery Garden Center & Landscaping. CMA would also like to thank the more than forty partnering businesses for their generosity in donating gift cards and items for the raffle prizes. Thank you to the Patriot Riders of America, Rhode Island Chapter 1, for assisting with show car and spectator parking for the third consecutive year. A special thank you to the East Providence Fire Department and the East Providence Police Department for their attendance and support at the event. CMA would also like to thank all the volunteers who gave their time to ensure the event went off without a hitch. CMA would like to sincerely thank the show car drivers and spectators for making this year’s car show the best charity event yet. And finally, CMA extends sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who participated in the event and supported the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

For more information about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit T2T.org. For updates on CMA events, follow the Facebook group “CMA Charity Car Show Events.”



The event featured trophies awarded based on judged criteria