Smoker Craft’s pink boat auction raises $25,500 for Goshen Center for Cancer Care
Goshen Center for Cancer Care has received a $25,500 donation thanks to a special auction hosted by Smoker Craft, Inc. during its 2026 Model Year Dealer Meeting. The funds will directly support cancer treatment and support services for patients and families served by the Center.
The auction featured a one-of-a-kind, pink Starcraft ’57 Ski Champ — a model beloved for its vintage charm and iconic status — designed to raise awareness for breast cancer. The fully restored boat was equipped with a color-matched Mercury 25-horsepower engine and a custom trailer, making it a collector’s item for boating enthusiasts.
American Marine placed the winning bid of $25,500, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
“We are deeply grateful for the generosity of Smoker Craft and American Marine,” said Jim Caskey, Vice President of the Goshen Health Foundation. “Their creativity and commitment to supporting patients in our community will have a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.”
Funds raised through the auction will help Goshen Center for Cancer Care continue offering comprehensive cancer care, including advanced treatments and integrative support programs such as counseling, nutrition therapy and survivorship services. The Center’s multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide personalized, whole-person care — addressing body, mind and spirit.
“This gift reflects the incredible strength of our community,” Caskey said. “It’s inspiring to see local partners come together to support cancer patients and their families in such a creative way.”
Smoker Craft’s donation underscores the power of local collaboration in improving health and well-being across the region. Through partnerships like this, Goshen Center for Cancer Care continues its mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.
For more information or to schedule an appointment at Goshen Center for Cancer Care, call 574-364-2888 or visit GoshenCancerCare.org.
