The following volunteer-led events and letter writing campaigns have all benefited the JoinLeeNow campaign. Thanks to all of our State Captains and volunteers for their generous support!

Friday, October 12, 2007
Olton Independent School District Walk for Diabetes - Local Event
Olton, Texas
Event Results: $5,645 was raised
All school levels (elementary, junior high and high school) participated in this first (hopefully annual) Walk. Area businesses also participated, along with the students. All proceeds raised will support The Iacocca Foundation. Read this document to learn how the event was so successful.
Organizers: Tamra Hukill, Cathi Freeman and Shelley Huguley (huguley@amaonline.com)

Saturday, October 6, 2007
Walk of Hope - Local Walk
Merry Hill, North Carolina
Event Results: $1,991 was raised
This second annual event is in honor of Riley, who has type 1 diabetes, and is took place on the second anniversary of his diagnosis.
Organizer: Penny Ratzlaff - pennylane5001@mchsi.com

Sunday, September 16, 2007
2007 Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance - Car Show
Trump National Golf Club
Event Results: $1,000 was raised
Nearly 50 years ago Lee Iacocca approved giving race car driver Carroll Shelby the funds for some new generation Ford V-8 engines.  Shelby was presented with The Lee Iacocca Award by local radio personality Leon Kaplan.  Shelby addressed the audience by stating, “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Lee Iacocca.”  Shelby installed the engines in a British AC chassis to later create the Shelby Cobra car, and as they say, the rest is history.  For the second year, Roger Igon of Edge Systems Corporation sponsored the award.
Organizer: Mary Jane Schoenheider

Saturday, September 15, 2007
Dallas & Reid's Ride
Eagles Aerie # 3207
Plainfield, Indiana
Event Results: $65,000 and counting

It was a little chilly on the morning of September 15th…. BUTTTTTT it didn’t keep approximately 700 motorcyclists & volunteers and about 500 motorcycles from showing up to take part in the third annual Dallas & Reid’s Ride!!!!! The ride was held at the Plainfield Eagles Aerie No. 3207, who in addition to being a wonderful host and sponsor, gave a $10,000 grant to the Dallas & Reid's Ride! The police escorted ride was led by Dallas Hall, a 16-year-old Type 1 diabetic, and his father, Marty "Scrounge" Hall, who is a member of the Ride planning committee, on their motorcycles.

After the ride, people enjoyed lunch, a full afternoon and evening of live rockin' music (Dallas' band even got to play), silent and live auctions, field events (aka motorcycle games), and vendors galore! Four fantastic prizes were awarded to the top four who brought in the most pledge money at registration, a Dixie Chopper lawnmower, a HotSpring Hot Tub, a Honda 50 minibike and a $1,500 voucher for a custom bike paint job. Steve Reeves from the local tv show Steel Horse came and featured the ride on the show again this year. (You can go to www.DallasAndReidsRide.Org and find the link to watch the Ride's coverage online.)

Our thanks to everyone for making this year’s ride another wonderful memory for us to cherish. We are forever in debt to those generous businesses, individuals, musicians, restaurants, etc. who donated ALL of the products, services, prizes, food, time and talent that went into making Dallas & Reid's Ride 2007 such a tremendous success. In addition to the ride itself there were satellite events held throughout the year to work toward the same cause - raising money for this critical research. There were many people who worked on those events tirelessly... the car wash that raised $1,000 in 4 hours on a cloudy day, and the Scavenger Hunt Ride that brought in a little over that, plus the Yankee Candle Sales in the spring and fall. This Ride is not just a one day event... it's a year long adventure!!

Organizers: Too many to list!

Friday, September 14, 2007
Third Annual Drive for a Cure Golf Outing
(To benefit Brave Dave and JoinLeeNow)
South River Golf Course - premium course ranked third in Maryland
Edgewater, Maryland
Event Results: $8,000 was raised
This golf tournament took place at a premium golf course, ranked third in Maryland. For this event the JoinLeeNow team in Maryland proudly teamed with The Brave Dave Open, a local charity that has raised over $200,000 in funds for MS and other autoimmune diseases over the last eight years.

100 golfers enjoyed a day full of fun and games, awesome giveaways, breakfast by Krispy Kreme, boxed lunches by Chuck Fila delivered to each golfer as they played, ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery and frozen margaritas by the Margarita Man available at the turn, and a full dinner by Outback Steakhouse after play. All net proceeds will be donated to support JoinLeeNow for the Nathan/Faustman Trials.

Organizers: Stacy Lavery, MD State Captain for JoinLeeNow, and Tom Branthover, Co-Chairman of The Brave Dave Open
Personal note from Stacy Lavery (PDF)

August 8-12, 2007
Lincoln and Continental Owners Club
Pacific Northwest Region
Western National Meet
Federal Way, Washington
Event Results: $1,000 was raised
Contact: Ed and Chris Gray, Co-Chairs
Tel: 360-668-9487
Email: Lincoln.gray@verizon.net
The Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Pacific Northwest Region presented The Lee Iacocca Award, which was sponsored by American Collectors Insurance Inc. – The Biss Agency, to Ed and Chris Gray.

Saturday, July 21, 2007
Walter P. Chrysler Club
Marriott Hotel
Lincolnshire, IL
Event Results: $3,465 was raised
Contact: Greg Biskey - ImpConsent@aol.com
The Walter P. Chrysler Club - 10,000 Lakes Region presented The Lee Iacocca Award posthumously to Charles (Chuck) Jensen. Mr. Iacocca was inducted as an honorary member.

Saturday, July 7, 2007
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Running Water Draw Care Center
Olton, TX
Event Results: $2,770.27 was raised
10 to 15% of the products sold were donated to the Iacocca Foundation. In addition, the tables that the guests will be sitting at were sponsored by local businesses.
Organizer: Shelley Huguley - huguley@amaonline.com

Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7, 2007
Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In
Dublin, OH
Andy Trux, former President, and the Mid Ohio Region Porsche Club received the Lee Iacocca Award for 10 years of service and $30,000 in donations to The Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In.
Event Results: $1,000 was raised

Sunday, June 24, 2007
Mustangs in the Park
Woodley Park
Van Nuys, CA
The Mustang Owners Club of California
Event Results: $1,550 was raised
Contact: Bob Fria - rafcars@earthlink.net

For a second consecutive year, MOCC presented The Lee Iacocca Award at its annual Mustangs In The Park car show. This year the Award was sponsored by Hagerty Classic Car Insurance with a grant to the foundation of $1,000. Dorothy Gates was presented with the award, becoming the first woman to do so.

March 21-25, 2007
Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival and Car Show
Oakhurst, California
Dave Wolin was presented with the Lee Iacocca Award
Event Results: $1,000 was raised

Saturday, February 10, 2007
For Those We Love - Dinner/Dance
Normal, Illinois
The Valentine Dinner Dance was attended by about 200 people.  Following a catered dinner and a short presentation, attendees enjoyed the great music of  the band "Rte. 66" from Chicago.  More than $6400 was raised to support ethical medical research on cardiac disease and other conditions, half of which was donated to JoinLeeNow.   The organizers "want to help "those we love" suffering from debilitating diseases." 
Event Results: $3,242.80 was raised
Organizers: Msgr. Eric Powell and Amy Christensen

Sunday and Monday, January 7 and 8, 2007
Silver Spring Ford and Mustang Show - Car Show
Silver Springs, Florida
Larry Galyean was presented with the Lee Iacocca Award by Jim Schmidt, National Parts Depot
Sponsored by: National Parts Depot
Event Results: $1,000 was raised

Saturday, October 7, 2006
Walk of Hope - Local Walk
Merry Hill, North Carolina
With a modest goal of $1,000, this event was in honor of Riley, who has type 1 diabetes.
Organizer: Penny Ratzlaff - pennylane5001@mchsi.com
Event Results: $2,777 was raised, 100% of which was donated to JoinLeeNow

Fall 2006
Letter Writing Campaign - Peg White Lijewski
Peg wrote this letter to her family and friends asking for support for her son Brian, 24, who was diagnosed at age 15.
Results: $5,710 was raised as of November 14, 2006

Fall 2006
Letter Writing Campaign - Eileen Meara
Eileen wrote this letter to her family and friends asking for support for her son Jack, 11, who was diagnosed at age 6.
Results: $4,170 was raised as of December 23, 2006

Sunday, September 17, 2006
SFV Region of Vintage Chevrolet Club of America - Car Show
Community Chevrolet
Burbank, California
Carmine Palazzo was presented with The Lee Iacocca Award.
Event Results: $1,000 was raised
Organizer: Steve Rosenberg
www.sfvregionvcca.com

Sunday, September 17, 2006
2006 Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance - Car Show
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Around 5,000 car affecionados witnessed the special presentation of the Lee Iaocca Award to well known automobile restorer, and world renown authority on Dusenberg, Randy Ema. Presenting the award were Motorman Leon Kaplan, Tonight Show Host Jay Leno, and Roger Ignon, whose company Edge Systems sponsored the award. Randy, who is a collector himself and who has restored all of Jay Leno's cars, exhibited his 1932 Auburn 12-160A Phaeton Sedan.
Event Results: $1,000 was raised - read the event press release here
Organizer: Mary Jane Schoenheider
www.pvconcours.com

Saturday, September 16, 2006
Dallas & Reid’s Ride - Motorcycle Ride, Silent Auction and Field Events - Video
Brownsburg, Indiana

Nearly 800 people (about 550 motorcycles, plus passengers, spectators and volunteers) turned out to enjoy the perfect weather for a 55-mile police-escorted ride through Hendricks County.  The event was staged at Plainfield Eagles Aerie No. 3207, which graciously donated its facilities. The ride was led by Dallas Hall, a 15-year-old Type 1 diabetic, and his father, Marty "Scrounge" Hall, who is a member of the Ride planning committee, on their motorcycles, and State Senator Tim Skinner in his Jeep. After the ride, people enjoyed lunch, a full afternoon and evening of live music, silent and live auctions (auctioned items included a fiddle autographed by Charlie Daniels and guitar autographed by Ted Nugent!), a slow drag and weenie bite competition and a vendor area.  Prizes were awarded to the four individuals who turned in the most pledge money at registration. Those individuals turned in $4,900, $4,655, $2,500 and $2,090 and received a Dixie Chopper lawnmower, a HotSpring spa, a Honda 50 minibike and a $1,500 voucher for a custom bike paint job, respectively.

The Ride organizers would like to thank the many generous businesses, individuals, musicians, restaurants, etc. who donated ALL of the products, services, prizes, food, time and talent that went into making Dallas & Reid's Ride 2006 such a tremendous success. We also want to thank all of those who donated money toward the funding of the development of a potential cure for juvenile diabetes, so that Dallas, Reid and millions of others living with this disease can one day live more "normal" lives.

Event Results: $68,154 was raised
Organizers: Fred Schoenberg and Melissa McCain, Indiana State Captain
www.dallasandreidsride.org

Friday, September 15, 2006
The 2nd Annual Drive for a Cure - Golf Tournament
(To benefit the Brave Dave Open and JoinLeeNow)
Edgewater, Maryland
This golf tournament took place at a premium golf course, ranked third in Maryland. For this event the JoinLeeNow team in Maryland proudly teamed with The Brave Dave Open, a local charity that has raised over $200,000 in funds for MS and other autoimmune diseases over the last eight years.

100 golfers enjoyed a day full of fun and games, awesome giveaways, breakfast by Krispy Kreme, boxed lunches by Chuck Fila delivered to each golfer as they played, ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery and frozen margaritas by the Margarita Man available at the turn, and a full dinner by Outback Steakhouse after play. All net proceeds will be donated to support JoinLeeNow for the Nathan/Faustman Trials.

Event Results: approximately $12,000 was raised
Organizers: Stacy Lavery, MD State Captain for JoinLeeNow, and Tom Branthover, Co-Chairman of The Brave Dave Open
www.bravedave.org

September 1 - 3, 2006
Mustang Club of America 30th Anniversary Stampede
Barber Motorsport Park
Birmingham, Alabama
Steven McCarley was presented with The Lee Iacocca Award. With him is Arley
Whitsell, President of the Mustang Club of America.
Event results: $1,125 was raised
Organizer: Mary Jean Wesche

Sunday, June 25, 2006
Mustangs in the Park - Car Show
Van Nuys, California
The Mustang Owners Club of California hosted its annual "Mustangs in the Park" car show at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California. At the show, the first Lee Iacocca Award was presented for "Dedication To Excellence In Perpetuating An American Automotive Tradition." Jay Leno was on hand, along with Mr. Iacocca, to present the award.
Event results: $3,875 was raised
Organizer: Bob Fria - rafcars@earthlink.net

Saturday, June 17, 2006
Celebrity Fundraiser Dinner Gala
Beverly Hills, California
World-renowned Hollywood Car Kustomizer™ George Barris received the Life Achievement Award from the Friars of Beverly Hills. Barris has created fantastic and unique customized works of car art for film, television, and automotive enthusiasts for nearly sixty years. He designed the world famous TV Batmobile, the Munster Koach from the “Munster’s” TV show, the Dukes of Hazard “General Lee”, Starsky and Hutch’s Gran Torino, the James Dean Porsche Spyder, the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” films, the K.I.T.T. car from the TV show “Knightrider”, and hundreds more.
Event results: $1,150 was raised
Organizer: The Friars of Beverly Hills

Friday, June 16, 2006
Brave Dave Open - Golf Tournament
Laytonsville, Maryland
The 8th annual Brave Dave Open took place at the Blue Mash Golf Course in Laytonsville, Maryland.
Event results: TBA
Organizers: Stacy Lavery, MD State Captain for JoinLeeNow, and Tom Branthover, Co-Chairman of The Brave Dave Open - recent article here.
www.bravedave.org

Sunday, February 12, 2006
For Those We Love - Dinner/Dance
Normal, Illinois
To celebrate love and raise funds for JoinLeeNow and one other organization (Parkinson's).  The event featured live music, a talk by a local ethicist, and was a lot of fun to make a difference for those we love. 
Event results: $4,250 was raised
Organizer: Msgr. Eric Powell

Monday, October 24, 2005
The Drive for A Cure - Golf Tournament
(To benefit the Brave Dave Open and JoinLeeNow)
This golf tournament took place at a premium golf course, ranked third in Maryland. For this event, the JoinLeeNow team in Maryland proudly teamed with The Brave Dave Open, a local charity that has raised over $200,000 in funds for MS and other autoimmune diseases, over the last seven years. 115 golfers braved the cool and windy autumn weather to enjoy a day full of fun and games, breakfast by Starbucks, ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery, and dinner by Outback Steakhouse. All net proceeds raised will go directly to support JoinLeeNow.
Event Results: $16,000 was raised
Organizers: Stacy Lavery, MD State Captain for JoinLeeNow, and Tom Branthover, Co-Chairman of The Brave Dave Open
www.bravedave.org
Edgewater, Maryland (South River Golf Course)
Read Stacy Lavery's personal note (Will open in new window)

October 18 - November 19, 2005
A Night of Automotive Stars/Silent Auction - The Steve Kaufman SLR McLaren painting
Beverly Hills, California
A cocktail reception with Lee Iacocca unveiling the new Maybach 57S at the Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills. The evening kicked off a month long silent auction benefiting joinleenow. To view and bid the artwork by Steve Kaufman, former Andy Warhol assistant, please click here.
Event Results: $1,000 was raised
Organizer: Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills

September 2005
On the Right Track Day at the Races
Monmouth Park Racetrack, New Jersey
About 45 people attended this event at the horse track, enjoying the fun and sun. There were even a few big winners!
Event Results: $877 was raised
Organizer: Julie Errichetti, New Jersey State Captain

September 24 and 25, 2005
100 Miles for Human Trials Bike Fundraiser
Mystic, Connecticut to Massachusetts General Hospital Research lab building in Charlestown, Massachusetts
65 people participated in a 100 mile 2-day bicycle ride from Mystic, CT to the MGH Research lab building in Charlestown, MA. The event included a Celebration Rally at the finish line with food/refreshments, awards, and speeches by Dr. Denise Faustman and Dr. David Nathan.
Event Results: $217,084.57 was raised
Co-organizers: Susan Root and Jackie Fusco
www.bikethemilesforhumantrials.com

Saturday, September 17, 2005
Ride & Cure 2005 to the Gorge Motorcycle Ride
Washington
245 motorcycle riders participated in this sixth annual event
Event Results: $12,000 was raised. There was a pre-concert party featuring Shades of Purple.
Organizer: Loren Perrigo with the DOCS (Diabetes on the Cure in Seattle) Foundation
www.docsfoundation.org

Saturday, September 17, 2005
Dallas & Reid’s Ride Motorcycle Ride and Silent Auction
Brownsburg, Indiana
Approximately 350 motorcycle riders, and a total of 500 people, participated in this 27-mile police-escorted ride through Henricks County, Indiana (just west of Indianapolis). In addition to the ride, there was live music, a silent auction, food and field events. Special guests included ride namesakes Dallas (Type 1 diabetic, age 14) and Reid (Type 1, age 4).
Event Results: $54,210.90 was raised
Co-organizers: Fred Schoenberg and Melissa McCain
www.dallasandreidsride.org

Friday, June 3, 2005
Baseball Bash to Beat Diabetes
Held at The Greatest Bar in Boston, this event included a silent auction and raffle in conjunction with the Boston Red Sox victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Event Results: $6,000 was raised
Organizer: Karen Arcieri

June 2 – 10, 2005
Kiss the Sky to Conquer Diabetes – Huayna Potosi 2005
Bolivia
4 volunteer climbers and 2 guides from Mountain Link traveled to Bolivia where they were joined by 3 Bolivian guides and began acclimatization climbs in preparation for an attempt to reach the summit of Huayna Potosi (19,975 ft) in the Cordillera Real. The team reached a 17,850 ft summit on one climb and spent a couple of days ice climbing and training on glaciers at 16,500 ft before the government of Bolivia fell amidst increasingly violent protests and the team was forced to evacuate to Peru. The event included a kickoff dinner at Delicias, a restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, where 100 people came together to hear an inspiring talk by Mountain Link guide who had summited Mt. Everest in 2004 - the topic: overcoming challenges and achieving impossible dreams.
Event Results: The team has raised $120,211 to date and is still receiving donations as the team plans the next climb to Kiss the Sky to Conquer Diabetes.
Organizer: Rick Noble
www.conquerdiabetes.org

Monday, June 6, 2005
14th Annual Celebrity Diabetes Golf Outing
(To benefit The Barton Center for Diabetes Education and Join Lee Now)
Fairfield, Connecticut
This golf tournament took place at the #1 ranked course in Connecticut, The Country Club of Fairfield. Over 100 golfers attended and every foursome had fun playing with a celebrity. Celebrities included former heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney, actor and host of "dlife" on CNBC Jim Turner and Brooklyn Dodger Great Ralph Branca. The day included brunch, cocktail and dinner reception, raffle, silent and live auctions, awards and speeches.
Event Results: Over $40,000 was raised, $20,224 for Join Lee Now
Co-organizers: Susan Root, Jackie Fusco, Maria Rutan, Joann Westerman, and Lisa Sauer

June 2005
UK Diabetes Effort
Event Results: $25,000 was raised
Organizer: Richard Holland

Friday, May 6, 2005
Shopping for a Cure
Westport, Connecticut
Eleglance, an accessories boutique, hosted a silent auction and most of The Shops at Playhouse Square donated items; some even donated 10% of their sales for the day. For atmosphere there was a guitarist and wine, and information about Dr. Faustman’s research was made available.
Event Results: $2,000 was raised
Organizers: Evvy Bernstein, Joanne Rodgers (manager of Eleglance) and Cindi McCann (of Juliana Collection Clothing)

May 2005
POGOing for the Cure
New Jersey
A pogo jumping event held at Raritan Valley Elementary School in New Jersey, organized by the school and Parent Teacher Organization. Nearly 100 students brought back pledge sheets and the PTO paid for small gifts for the nearly 400 participants and for those who lasted the longest on their pogo sticks.
Event Results: $2,255 was raised
Organizer: Julie Errichetti, New Jersey State Captain

Saturday, April 2, 2005
Chili Fly-In/Drive-In with Airplane Rides
Fort Dodge, Iowa
A local flying club provided 117 airplane rides and the cost of the fuel was paid for by selling chili, made by the flying club. Diabetic children flew for free. 13 local pilots donated their time and planes; 29 pilots flew into the event. There were displays on diabetes and flying, as well as computer games for the kids.
Event Results: $3,500 was raised
Organizer: Diane Amundson

Saturday, April 2, 2005
The Bling Bling Ball for Diabetes
St. Joseph, Missouri
Approximately 350 guests attended a black-tie gala, with dinner and dancing, a silent auction, and speeches from Mr. Iacocca and Dr. Faustman
Event Results: $33,772 was raised
Organizer: Christina Smith