Greater Detroit Area Toyota Dealers and Detroit Auto Show to Host “Day of Cars, Fun and Memories” for Rainbow Connection Wish Children

A special group of children and their families will share in the excitement of the Detroit Auto Show on Friday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 20 as guests of The Greater Detroit Area Toyota Dealers and the Detroit Auto Show. The VIP group of children are affiliated with The Rainbow Connection, an organization that has been granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses since 1985.

"We are so thankful for the continued support from The Greater Detroit Area Toyota Dealers and the Detroit Auto Dealers Association," said Ingrid Todt, executive director of The Rainbow Connection. "The Wish families look forward to this event each year - and for some - it has become a beautiful family tradition. It provides Rainbow Connection Wish Children with a day of cars, fun and memories."

This is the third year the Toyota dealers have hosted The Rainbow Connection's visit.

While at the Show, these special guests will see the hundreds of vehicles on display and experience hands-on activations tailored especially for budding auto enthusiasts like the Michigan Science Center's exclusive build-a-vehicle area. Together with the Show and lunch, The Rainbow Connection children will receive a bag of goodies from Toyota and the Detroit Auto Show to commemorate their visit.

In addition to the generous support from The Greater Detroit Area Toyota Dealers, Todt said the Detroit Auto Dealers Association has been partnering with The Rainbow Connection for over 20 years.

ABOUT THE RAINBOW CONNECTION

The Rainbow Connection (www.rainbowconnection.org) is a unique and compassionate wish granting organization that provides support services and grants wishes to children in Michigan battling a life-threatening medical condition. The organization has granted over 4,300 wishes since 1985, and it has no waiting list. Granting wishes is a way of providing families the opportunity to share a positive experience together making lasting memories along the way and providing hope of a brighter future.

ABOUT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Recognized as one of the world's most influential automotive events, the Detroit Auto Show offers a platform for cutting-edge automotive and mobility innovations. With immersive experiences, brand-defining vehicles, and hands-on activations, the show invites attendees to witness the future of mobility.

Highlights of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:

● Media Day, Friday, Jan. 10

● Charity Preview, Friday, Jan. 10

● Industry Days and AutoMobili-D, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16 (Exclusive Industry Access 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

● Mobility Global Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16

● Future Leaders Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16

● Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday, Jan. 17

● Driven by Service Day, Saturday, Jan. 18

● Public Show, Saturday, Jan. 11 through Monday, Jan. 20

For more details, visit detroitautoshow.com and follow the Detroit Auto Show on social media for the latest news.

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