Classic car calendar raises funds

LEAMINGTON — Over the past few months, Leamington resident Gino DelCiancio has been selling calendars created with images of his beloved 1955 Chevy BelAir, which he has affectionately named Bella.

DelCiancio is involved in countless car cruises in the area and Bella has become quite popular on the local car show scene.

The calendars were sold to area car enthusiasts and fans of Bella and a total of $3755 was raised from the proceeds of the calendar sales.

Gino DelCiancio, left, holding one of his Bella Calendars, making a cheque presentation to Miss Lizzy’s Foundation Treasurer Rebeca Dib.

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DelCiancio’s late wife, Liz, began the Miss Lizzy’s Tea event in 2009 and the Miss Lizzy’s Foundation was founded in 2015.

Miss Lizzy’s Tea has raised over $160,000 for Erie Shores with their annual events, and this donation will go toward the 2021 donation to the Erie Shores Hospital Foundation, earmarked for Erie Shores Hospice.

Gino is happy to support the foundation in his late wife’s name and this allows him to provide people with some photos of Bella while helping Miss Lizzy’s Foundation.

He met last week with Foundation treasurer Rebeca Dib to make the donation.