Key Points:
• Choate Construction employees helped raise $752,416 during the annual Cars & ‘Q for a Cause.
• The funds go to the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help find a cure.
The employee owners of Choate Construction helped raise $752,416 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the 16th annual Cars & ’Q for the Cause fundraiser on Oct. 25.
A large crowd filled with employees and their families, industry partners, and friends gathered in the parking lot of Choate Construction’s Sandy Springs headquarters for the car show. The event has collectively raised more than $5.5 million for the Georgia chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, according to a news release.
More than 120 cars were on display for the show, accompanied by plates of Jim ’n Nicks BBQ, local craft brews, live music from The Rogue Tones, a lively auction, and family-friendly activities.
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“Cars & ’Q for the Cause has grown significantly in its 16-year history,” said Brian Bollins, vice president and division manager for Choate Construction, in the release. “What began as a small gathering of friends united by a passion for cars and a mission to cure cystic fibrosis has blossomed into an event of record numbers, raising millions to support extraordinary medical and scientific progress.”
Bollins shared his gratitude for the unwavering years of support from industry partners, friends, and family, as well as the dedication of its employee-owners who helped surpass the fundraising goal.
Hunter Moore, the first-ever employee-owner to have a child diagnosed with CF, attended the show with his son, Warren, and wife, Bela, according to the release. They served as the 2025 ambassadors, making the mission deeply personal for Choate’s employee-owners.
Also in attendance were the 2024 ambassadors, two-year-old Penelope Smith and her parents, Chad and Emma Smith. A Cars & ‘Que spokesperson said Penelope and Chad, both diagnosed with CF, are doing great on Trikafta, a combination medication used to treat cystic fibrosis in eligible patients aged two years and older.
Emily Snellings, a former Riverchase subdivision in Sandy Springs resident who now lives in Buckhead, shared her 28-year journey with CF at the event, the spokesperson told Rough Draft Atlanta. Emily is the daughter of Insure the Cure’s Clay and Lori Snellings of Buckhead.
The car show’s People’s Choice winner was a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, owned by Jim Choate. The Kid’s Choice winner was a 2016 McLaren 570S, owned by Charlie Peccio.
Other notable cars included:
- 1991 Acura NSX, Owner: Kris Douglas
- 1939 Graham Special 96 Shark Nose, Owner: Eric Clarke
- 1934 Packard Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton, Owner: Millard Choate,
- 2024 Porsche GT3RS, Owner: Kevin Zotta.
“The momentum from this past weekend continues to inspire us. Words cannot truly express our gratitude for the dedication and passion of the sponsors, donors, vendors, and volunteers who made Cars & ’Q 2025 such a remarkable success,” said Vicki Nix, executive director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, according to the release.
