The Drive for Gigi’s 2025 - A Community-Fueled Cruise for a Cause
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The Drive for Gigi’s 2025
A Community-Fueled Cruise for a Cause
Sunday, July 13, 2025
(Rain date: July 20)
After seven incredible years of hosting GiGi’s Charity Car Show, we’re proud to introduce a bold new evolution:
The Drive for Gigi’s – a poker run-style charity cruise that brings the Rochester car community together in support of GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester.
As attendance has skyrocketed—especially over the last two years—we’ve outgrown our original format. This exciting new experience gives supporters more ways to participate, explore the region, and enjoy the ride.
What to Expect
Start your morning at Adrian Jules Custom Clothiers for check-in, coffee, and donuts, then hit the road on a self-guided cruise between checkpoints hosted by local automotive businesses—dealerships, service centers, garages, and specialty shops.
Collect your poker hand, card by card at each stop then gathering to revea your hand at Car Club of Rochester, where participants will be eligible for prizes, raffles, and auctions!
Your Day at a Glance
7:00–9:00 AM
Check-in & Credentials at Adrian Jules
- Coffee, donuts, maps, and lanyards
7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cruise between sponsoring vendors and garages
- Visit checkpoints, collect your poker hand
12:30–2:30 PM
Final stop: Car Club of Rochester
- Game results & prize announcements
- Live & silent auction
- Food, drinks, and community celebration
Ticket Details
- $125 per driver
- $25 per additional passenger
Includes access to all official stops, event lanyard and map, end-of-day celebration, and entry into the prize competition.
Tickets will be available soon. Scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe for ticket launch notifications.
Why We Drive
GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester offers free programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome through education, therapy, and career support. Each year, we come together as a community to raise funds and awareness for this extraordinary mission.
What began as a single car show has evolved into one of Rochester’s most heartfelt automotive events. With The Drive for Gigi’s, we’re taking the next step—bringing the action to the road, the community into the spotlight, and support directly to those who need it most.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help drive this event forward while putting your business in front of a passionate audience.
More info about sponsorship and what is included
Sponsorship levels available:
- Presenting Sponsor – $10,000
- Platinum Sponsor – $5,000
- Gold Sponsor – $2,500
- Silver Sponsor – $1,000
- Towel Sponsor – $3,500 (limited availability)
- Hosting Vendor (Checkpoint Location) – $4,000 (limited availability)
All sponsors receive logo placement, recognition in event materials, social media promotion, and the opportunity to engage directly with participants.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact James Catone or fill out the sponsorship inquiry form below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to align your business with a great cause and an energized community of enthusiasts?
We offer sponsorship tiers from Presenting Sponsor to Checkpoint Host, each with unique visibility and engagement opportunities. Whether you want your logo on lanyards or your garage on the map, we’d love to talk.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact James Catone at 585-410-4583 or fill out the interest form at the bottom of this page.
Stay Connected
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Follow @CarClubRochester @GiGisPlayhouseRochester on Instagram and Facebook for sneak peeks, sponsor spotlights, and behind-the-scenes updates.
We can’t wait to see you on the road.