WCBDD hosts Jeep Show fundraiser
Date: May 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Claire Bishop, Community Relations Coordinator, (513) 335-1026
Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities
410 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
www.warrencountydd.org
(Lebanon, OH) – Attendees of The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) first annual Jeep Show voted on their favorite jeeps, explored local vendors, and braved the rain, all while raising money for people served by WCBDD to attend Kings Island for free.
On May 3, 2025, WCBDD Maintenance Specialist Robert Abbott hosted the Jeep Show to raise funds for the annual WCBDD Kings Island Day. This event allows individuals with disabilities to attend Kings Island for free on August 10, 2025.
Despite the rain, the Jeep Lifestyle Group had 35 Jeeps to showcase in the parking lot for people to vote on their favorite Jeeps. Attendees strolled the lot with their umbrellas and raincoats while admiring the theme of each individual Jeep. Some favorites included Bengals, Beetlejuice, and a Jeep in honor of fallen servicemen.
Local businesses put together baskets and gift cards that attendees could bid on, while showing off their products and services inside the WCYC gym. Vendor booths included TD Custom Prints, Love Your Stripes Treasures, Slingin Dough, and Shells Treasure Chest LLC. Steak it Easy food truck provided food options to participants.
The Jeep Show raised about $2,000.
“The car show was a new approach to raise the money for the tickets for the individuals… I put the day at Kings Island together last year because I felt that some of the individuals we serve, that don’t have a pass to Kings Island, would enjoy a fun day out,” Abbott said. “For me it is the smiles on the individuals faces and the excitement of emotions that they had the day of the event at Kings Island.”
Last year, over 40 individuals receiving WCBDD services visited Kings Island for free. Abbott also offered discounted tickets to family members, providers, the Jeep Lifestyle Group, and WCBDD staff members.
Abbott is continuing to fundraise for the free Kings Island Day. If you are looking to make a donation to sponsor an individual’s admission, contact Robert Abbott at robert.abbott@warrencountydd.org or (513) 581-0455.
For more information, contact Community Relations Coordinator Megan Becker at megan.becker@warrencountydd.org or (859) 653-7445 or Community Relations Coordinator Claire Bishop at claire.bishop@warrencountydd.org or (513)335-1026.
