Auto show to benefit leukemia patients

A parade of cars will circle campus Sunday afternoon, and it won't just be typical Bloomington traffic.\nPhi Kappa Sigma fraternity hosts its second Charity Auto and Cycle Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Assembly Hall. \nThe show includes a live disc jockey, food, several contests with trophies for the winners and a parade of the cars across campus.\nThe idea for the auto show began last spring, and the inaugural Charity Auto and Cycle Show took place in April. \nLast year's event included about 40 cars, said junior Joe Boscia, a Phi Kappa Sigma member who is in charge of the show.\nThis year, the fraternity is hoping for even more success than last year, when Boscia said it raised a few hundred dollars.\n"I wanted to try it in the fall this year and see if more people come out," Bosica said.\nWith other major philanthropies such as Big Man on Campus and IU Dance Marathon taking place in the fall, Boscia said he thought the turnout might be larger.\nThe idea for this event began with Boscia, who said he has always had an interest in cars. He decided to combine this interest with the Phi Kappa Sigma national philanthropy, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.\n"We wanted to do a fun philanthropy, and there has never been a car show on campus before," Bosica said.\nSome of this year's sponsors include Papa John's, Smokin' Jack's Rib Shack and Kilroy's.\nShane Kennedy, a senior and member of Phi Kappa Sigma, has a niece who is affected by leukemia. His niece, 4-year-old Kaeli Hale, will be honored at the auto show. Hale was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in February 2004, and the proceeds from last year's show were donated to her.\nAll cars can be registered the day of the event for $15. However, if the car is registered prior to the event, registration is $10.\nTo obtain a registration card or receive further information, contact Joe Boscia at 732-513-1919.