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The Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships managed to raise over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima and Putnam County from their annual car show that was canceled due to thunderstorms. Even without the show, they were still able to raise money through their online auction, t-shirt sales, and sponsors. The fundraiser is a nearly ten-year partnership that helps Heartbeat continue to provide services like parenting classes, ultrasounds, and help with clothes, food, and other items for new and expecting parents.

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The annual Lima Charity Car Show put their money where their mouth is today. The car show charity raises money every year in June for their annual event at Apollo Career Center. This year they reached a new high, raising ten thousand dollars and donating that money to local charities like the Veterans Food Pantry, the Crossroads Crisis Center, and the Allen County Council on Aging. The car show has been around for 18 years, and what started out as a small fundraiser has now evolved into a community-wide charity for all to enjoy.