EHL Touch A Truck coming to Cape Coral on April 5
EHL Fragile X Foundation will present the 8th Annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lafayette Street in Cape Coral. This family-friendly outdoor extravaganza is set to provide children and their families with an up-close and personal experience with an impressive array of large vehicles, including trucks, buses, fire engines, construction equipment, and more.
The EHL Touch A Truck event, originated in 2015 through a collaboration between the South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association and Fran and Steve Marsino’s EHL Fragile X Foundation. The event was inspired by their grandson Ethan’s story of Fragile X syndrome, aiming to raise awareness about the syndrome in Southwest Florida.
EHL Touch A Truck sparks children’s imaginations, exposes them to new experiences, and inspires creativity. Children can climb, honk horns, and pretend to drive various trucks, fostering cognitive development, problem-solving skills, positive social interactions, and even career exploration.
This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet, as a new block has been added to allow for more trucks. This year, the event will feature more than 60 trucks for children to climb on and explore. Attendees can witness their favorite toys come to life as they interact with dump trucks, explore fire trucks, and honk horns. They can also vote for their favorite truck.
In addition to the exciting truck exhibits, the event will showcase more than 45 local businesses, providing a unique opportunity for community engagement. Several food trucks will be on hand to satisfy appetites and add to the festive atmosphere.
Families attending the event will receive an event passport, encouraging them to explore and support local businesses by collecting stamps. Upon completing the passport, families can exchange it for a prize suitable for children, adding an extra element of fun to the day.
The event will kick off with local singer Katy Sumrow performing the national anthem, followed by a flag presentation by a local Girl Scout Troop.
Last year’s Touch A Truck event drew more than 6,500 attendees, and this year, EHL Fragile X Foundation aims to surpass that number with an anticipated attendance of more than 7,000.
About EHL Fragile X Foundation
The EHL Fragile X Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) foundation started in March 2017 by Steve and Fran Marsino of Cape Coral after their grandson Ethan was diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. Their hope was to create a platform to inform and educate SWFL and beyond about Fragile X syndrome and its associated disorders, to support families going through the uncertainty of a Fragile X diagnosis, to foster understanding and inclusion in the community, and to support research for a cure for Fragile X.