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rod image’ and do something good for the community,” longtime
member Ed Andrews recalls. The Rally paired drivers with students who
would travel in classic and antique cars through Schenley Park and
surrounding neighborhoods. The catch? Neither driver nor passenger
knew the route until the students were handed directions in braille. When
the rally began, the students would read the directions aloud as drivers
navigated through a timed run, earning points along the way.
As the School grew and welcomed more students with multiple
disabilities, the club adapted without hesitation, finding new ways to
keep the tradition alive. Instead of taking students out for rides, Vintage
Tin now brings their cars to the School for a special visit each year. The
visit allows students to play a card game, similar to the original from the
Braille Rally, and students each receive a medallion. The winner even
gets a trophy to take home at the end of the day. “They really get a
kick out of it,” Ed said. “We make a big deal out of those medallions—it
means something to them, and to us.”
Over the years, the club also shifted their efforts from the Rally to a car
show, the Cops and Rodders Rod Run, held each May at Scott Township
Park. Visitors of all ages come to admire the shining hot rods, classic
cruisers, and custom-built vehicles; purchase raffle tickets; bid on gift
baskets; and enjoy the music, food, and camaraderie that make the day
special. The event is organized in partnership with the Scott Township
Police Department, whose officers not only help with the show but also
join in the fun.
we’ve
made a
difference.”
– Ed Andrews
There’s no fee to enter the car show. Vintage Tin simply asks participants
and guests for a donation to support WPSBC. Every dollar raised through
donations and raffles goes directly to benefit the students. “Everyone
wants to help,” Ed says, “once they know who we’re supporting and hear
about what the School does. It’s the least we can do for the School, after
everything it’s given to these kids.”
“The relationship between WPSBC and the members of Vintage Tin
goes back decades—they’re our longest-standing donor,” said Sue
Wiedder, Development Director at WPSBC. “Their generosity and
continuous support mean so much to us. They’ve been supporting our
students for more than 50 years, and that’s truly something special.”
Through the years, Vintage Tin members have given out hundreds of
trophies and medallions, but it’s the smiles, stories, and friendships that
they treasure most. “We’ve made great memories here,” Ed recalls, “and it
feels good to know we’ve made a difference.”
2024-2025 Annual Report
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
“We’ve made
great memories
here, and it feels
good to know
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