Alexa's Story

As part of our week long blog coverage of the work Little Guy Productions does with the Neighborhood Cruisers Charity Car Club, we're highlighting one of the families that was chosen as a beneficiary of this year's Cruisin' for Kids fundraiser.

Bring tissues for this one.

Alexa Castellano:
At birth her family was told Alexa had characteristics of Down syndrome. She had holes in her heart and her intestines were twisted. She needed constant treatment, surgery and is at high risk for pneumonia and infections. Alexa undergoes occupational therapy and therapy for motor skills and speech. Alexa's Mother (Anna) passed away in November 2009 from Breast Cancer. Her Father Frank is raising her on his own.

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The Green Family

As part of our week long blog coverage of the work Little Guy Productions does with the Neighborhood Cruisers Charity Car Club, we're highlighting one of the families that was chosen as a beneficiary of this year's Cruisin' for Kids fundraiser.

Nicole Green:
Nicole suffered early after birth; her esophagus was damaged, disrupting her basic eating skills. During feedings, liquid would travel into her lungs. She had surgery to insert a tube, but was still unable to eat. At age one, she started therapy to help teach her how to eat. Today Nicole can eat solid foods as long as it is cut to bite sized pieces. Nicole would benefit from extra therapies and loves therapeutic horseback riding and swimming. The family would love to be able to purchase a PECS (picture communication system) to aid with her communication skills.

Here's video of Nicole's parents, Denise and Ron, talking about Nicole and the help they received from the Neighborhood Cruisers.

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The Seeley Family

As part of our week long blog coverage of the work Little Guy Productions does with the Neighborhood Cruisers Charity Car Club, we're highlighting one of the families that was chosen as a beneficiary of this year's Cruisin' for Kids fundraiser.

Nicholas Seeley:
Nicholas has suffered severe disabilities from birth. He cannot sit up, walk or talk and is feed by a feeding tube. Nicky is unable to move on his own and the family is in need of a handicap accessible van. Nicky’s sister Allie Seeley is a North Rockland High School student.

Here's video of Nicholas' parents, Carolina and Joseph, talking about Nicholas and the help they received from the Neighborhood Cruisers.

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A Whole Lot of Heart

Last night at Gennaro's Restaurant in Stony Point, NY, the Neighborhood Cruisers Charity Car Club made things a little better for three local families in need.

And we were there to capture every last bit of it.
For the past five years, Little Guy Productions has been doing work for the local charity (maintaining their website, creating promotional videos, photographing events).

Their mission statement reads;

This group of car lovers goes far beyond the collection and maintenance of cars from years gone by. I can tell you that I know absolutely nothing about cars, (save the difference between a steering wheel and the four wheels I constantly have to replace).

But what I can absolutely tell you is that there isn't a better collection of people on this planet that care about their fellow man than the Neighborhood Cruisers care about their community.


This year, the Neighborhood Cruisers raised in excess of $8000 per family (there were three) in their annual Cruisin' for Kids Car Show held at North Rockland High School on July 31. Each family has felt the pressure of rising medical costs, and the Neighborhood Cruisers sought to help alleviate some of that pressure.

This week, on the Little Guy Productions Blog, I'll be highlighting some of the work we've done for the Neighborhood Cruisers and the families that they've helped.

If you're inclined to do so, you can donate to the Neighborhood Cruisers through their Causes page on Facebook.

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