On the surface, it was an event to celebrate all things Jeep.

But, in the end, several local organizations reaped the rewards from Colossal Radio’s second annual Jeep Fest.

The Lehighton Fire Department, as well as veterans from the Valor Clinic, accepted donations recently at The Hofford Mill in Weissport, which hosted Jeep Fest on Sept. 3.

Pat Mriss, fire chief for Lehighton Borough, said the fire department was grateful for the contribution, and added that the proceeds will go toward the purchase of equipment to protect the community.

Sue Schwarz, holiday meal coordinator for Valor Clinic, thanked everyone for their hard work and support, and that the proceeds mean a lot to their organization.

Layne Roberts, owner of Colossal Radio in Palmerton, said it was a team effort.

“It takes all of us to come together and make it work,” Roberts said. “Life is a team.”

The rest of the proceeds raised from the event went to the Jim Thorpe Police Department, which received an e-bike donated by Bronson EBikes & Trikes Inc. in Weissport, and Colossal Radio in Palmerton.

Roberts said more than 100 jeeps participated in this year’s event, which raised more than $5,000.

Last year’s event had 110 jeeps participate, and raised $2,600 to benefit veterans and volunteers.