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Tucker '48 Challenge for Cancer Research

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Can a car be the driving force to cure cancer? Yes, it can--with your help.

Take the TUCKER '48 CHALLENGE today!

While perhaps you might not be in a position to bid on this extraordinary car, you can take the TUCKER '48 CHALLENGE by making a gift to Mayo Clinic Cancer Research. Any donation will help make an impact, whether it's the $20 you'd spend on a DVD, the $150 you might pay for a Tucker diecast model or $500 for a great automotive collectible.

Together, lets make history by propelling the iconic Tucker '48 into becoming a "driving force", both at the auction and through this grassroots effort.  All donations (even well beyond the $48,000 goal) go directly to Mayo Clinic Cancer Research.

On August 31st, this immaculate Tucker '48 Sedan will be sold at no reserve  by Worldwide Auctioneers in Auburn, IN to benefit Mayo Clinic Cancer Research!

Each one of us have been touched by cancer in some way.  By your taking and encouraging others to take the TUCKER '48 CHALLENGE we can make a difference in cancer research. 

THE BACK STORY

Preston Tucker introduced his dream car to the world in 1947 and it became an instant sensation. Preston, however, would not see the icon his sedan became, as he died of cancer within just eight years of its debut. 

Since seeing a 1948 magazine story as a teenager, John Schuler dreamed of owning one these remarkable  cars.  That dream came alive in 2010 when he and his wife Barbara acquired this example and began its world-class restoration.

In early 2017 John's wife of 52 years lost her battle with cancer.

Today, John is offering this stunning automobile--the accumulation of a dream--for sale.  But not for profit! Proceeds will benefit the Mayo Clinic Cancer Research in honor of Barbara.

Tucker's dream, John's dream, our dream... The dream of the world is to discover a cure for cancer!


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Organizer

Jay Follis
Organizer
Allegan, MI
Mayo Clinic (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
 
Registered nonprofit
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