The 850 Redline Girls hosted a car show on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, to raise money for the dog rescue Rescue to the Max.

Organizers said the event aimed to combine a shared passion for cars with holiday-season fundraising at a moment when local rescues often need extra support. Rows of polished cars and revving engines filled the T’s on Thomas parking lot, and volunteers and visitors circulated among vehicles and donation stations. Animal shelters typically rely heavily on donations and grants, which often form the majority of their revenue, making events like this essential for their sustainability.

Aubrey Jenks, Co-Founder of 850 Redline Girls, said the turnout underlined the community element the group hoped to build. “It’s just really like heartwarming just to know that not only is it like a community together, but we’re giving back, and like, you can see what we’re doing here just based off of our turnout. People know that this is so important to our hearts,” Jenks said. Community involvement in local animal rescues, as Jenks noted, enhances animal welfare by providing essential resources that help rehabilitate abused or abandoned animals.

Organizers described the show as a safe, welcoming space. “We just really wanted to have a safe space for women to not feel pressure when they go to talk about cars or have to know everything about the car and be able to also tie into the community and giving back,” said Brittney Wells, Co-Founder of 850 Redline Girls.

The beneficiary of the fundraiser was Rescue to the Max. Tina Tedford, Founder of Rescue to the Max, framed the event against a difficult giving climate: “Well, people are giving a little bit less right now because they’re preparing for the holidays. They’re preparing for the end of the year. I know right now the economy is a little… It’s a little slow for everybody, including businesses, so we’re getting a lot less donations than normal and a lot less adoptions.” Tedford emphasized that community events like this remain a vital source of support, as they help maintain services and outreach in challenging times.

Organizers said the show was intended not only to collect donations but to increase local awareness of the rescue’s work. Event listings for the car show described it as a holiday fundraiser and community gathering; the listing on AllEvents provided details for visitors and supporters. Individuals can support local animal rescues beyond events by volunteering for tasks like care and administrative help, as well as donating supplies such as food and blankets.

Volunteers and attendees moved through the lot exchanging stories about cars and animals, and organizers noted that the mix of spectacle and charity helped attract people who might not otherwise engage with a rescue. Fundraisers like this one draw on community networks and local gatherings to sustain nonprofit operations in lean periods; research on community involvement underscores how these events help to reduce stray animals and support public safety.

For the 850 Redline Girls, the event also served an internal purpose: building a network and a visible public presence for a group centered on automotive interest and community giving. Co-founders said they planned the car show to be approachable and inclusive, particularly for women who want to participate without technical pressure.

The car show organizers and Rescue to the Max said they will continue to seek community events and partnerships into the end of the year. Supporters who visited the parking lot left donations and contacts for future adoptions and volunteer opportunities, illustrating a growing understanding of the critical role community plays in supporting local rescues.

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