2009 FORD FUNNY CAR CONTEST

1. Ford will donate $1000 to our chapter if we have at least 10 kids participating in the contest.  Diabetic kids between the ages of 5 and 18 are eligible.
2. Families and friends “vote” for their favorite design by making a “bid” donation.  That money will go into their walk family team account.
3. There are additional prizes for top performing chapters.
   *The Chapter that generates the MOST race car design submissions receives $3,000
   *The Chapter that generates the MOST “bid” donations receives $5,000
   *The Chapter that generates the SECOND highest “bid” donations receives $4,000
   *The Chapter that generates the THIRD highest “bid” donations receives $3,000

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM
AND COMPLETE DETAILS

Meet Michelle, Michigan Delgate

Inspired to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes, 13-year-old Michelle Bogi wrote a letter about what it’s like living with the disease. That letter earned her the opportunity to represent Michigan this month at a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington, D.C.

“I decided to write the letter because ....."

Click here to read entire article from Grand Rapids Family.

WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT JDRF?
WHY SHOULD I FUNDRAISE?
WHY SHOULD I WALK?
WHY SHOULD I RIDE?
WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT GALA?
Please read the letter that we received from one of our children in the JDRF West Michigan Chapter. Danielle’s heartfelt words answer every question above with a resounding; “Because we will be known as the people who cured diabetes.” Please remember her words, and the words, thoughts and efforts of our local, domestic and global community as we continue to fight for the cure!
CLICK HERE TO READ DANIELLE'S LETTER