It seems that in these dire times, the automotive community would be too busy taking care of itself before it would start helping others in need. Thankfully that doesn’t seem to be the case. Chrysler automotive designer Ralph Gilles is hosting an fund-raising event to help the people of Haiti.

The small island nation has been devastated by the recent hurricanes that have ravaged the region. In a country were most people live below the poverty limit, it’s good to see people stepping up to help those who cannot help themselves. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Gilles’ home in Oxford. Payment of $125 per person will be accepted at the door (check, cash, Visa, or MC) or in advance via Paypal to haitiannetworkdetroit@gmail.com.

The fund-raiser will be worth it to the attendees as well. People from all walks of life have donated their time or their business to this wonderful and selfless cause. Everything from autographed memorabilia to driving school packages to box seats for sporting events are up for grabs. A lot of this stuff is going for way less than its commercial value, and the prices are set in a way so bidding is fun and exciting.

Most importantly, the money raised will go directly to the cause of thousands of Haitians, many of whom were left without homes during the devastating events. This is the kind of thing that makes me proud to be an automotive enthusiast. You can email Gilles’ wife Doris at drgilles@gmail.com to RSVP and for directions. If you have the means to help, please go!

-Source: Auto Week