Jeep for Charity - Jeep lovers ride for the good cause

A great example of what you can do when you come together and enjoy a passion. I thought this was a great idea. Take your tops off for fresh air.

Jeep lovers ride to bring fresh air to those who need it

 More than 500 Jeepers took their tops off for the 9th Annual Jeep Jaunt in Broussard.

The 35-mile ride began at Celebrity Theaters in Broussard, and ended at Cypress Bayou Casino. It has become the largest Jeep related event in Acadiana.

Supporters came from all over Acadiana to show their support.

"It's the outdoors; the freedom of being free. We love the fresh air," said Kenneth Manual, first time Jeep Jaunt participant from Mamou, Louisiana.

Whether it was their first time, or ninth, the open road is one of the many things the Jeep lovers enjoy, but are also fighting for.

"It's just the opportunity to be giving and sharing and helping other people," said Sharon Richardson, first time Jeep Jaunt participant from Lafayette.

The idea to gather that many Jeep lovers for a common good came to J.C. Falcon and his family, organizers of the event, after lung disease took his mother's life.

"The year my mom died I had the idea and I said it would be a really good idea to donate the money," said Falcon.

Every penny of the proceeds raised will go to the American Lung Association to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education.

"We wanted to donate the money to the American Lung Association because their mission is to eradicate lung disease. So I thought it would be a good fit," said Falcon.

Sourcec: http://www.katc.com/news/jeep-lovers-ride-to-bring-fresh-air-to-those-who-need-it/