Compass Cruise-in 

8137 Liberty Circle, Mechanicsville, VA

Sunday, September 20,2026

Time 7:30AM-12 PM

OD BettyAnn Moriarty

This is not a CCR sponsored event but we have participated in this event for the past 5 years. One because it is a great event and two it raises money for kids in need. This year's recipient is William Martel. The event is free, but donations are welcomed. 100% of the donations goes to the kids. There will be cars, bikes, trucks and plenty of activities for the whole family. 

We will meet at the Lowes on Mechanicsville Turnpike (6425 Mechanicsville Tpke) at 7:15 on Sunday September 20th and cruise a short distance down Rte. 360 to the Church. They will try to park us together. It is important that you register for this event so the Church will know how many parking spaces to save for us. The event starts early and is over around noon with lunch provided.

6th ANNUAL BENEFIT CRUISE-IN

to benefit

William Martel

September 20, 2026

*rain date is Sunday, September 27th*

COMPASS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
8137 LIBERTY CIRCLE
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111  

William Martel is a 13-year-old from King William, Virginia. On January 5, 2026, William was diagnosed with a rare germ cell tumor in his brain. The inoperable tumor, approximately the size of a baseball, wrapped around critical structures including his carotid arteries, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and optic nerves, causing blindness in his left eye, worsening hearing loss, and possibly contributing to the major muscular issues in his legs and feet that required reconstructive surgery on both feet in 2023. William has endured countless hospital admissions, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, frequent blood and platelet transfusions, a life-threatening blood infection that resulted in emergency surgery to remove his port and extensive treatment in the hospital, numerous doctor visits and extended hospital stays. He is currently receiving specialized pencil beam proton radiation treatments in Washington, DC. Throughout this journey, William’s parents, Andy and Kristi, have faced tremendous challenges financially, logistically and emotionally with balancing his care with work and family responsibilities. Despite these hardships, the Martel family continues to lean on their faith and remains grateful for the support they have received throughout William’s journey.