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Michael Sevila - Carsforthecure Founder
Cars for the Cure USA – Annual Drive to End Diabetes is a community Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show held annually to raise money and awareness for Type 1 diabetes research. Our first 5 shows have raised an astounding $250,000 for JDRF (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). This year’s show is September 2nd 2018 from 9AM to 2PM at the Spring Hill Rec Center in McLean, VA.
The idea for a car show to raise money for T1D research was hatched late one night in September of 2012 at Fairfax Hospital. A then 12 year old Michael Sevila had just been rushed to the hospital with a diagnosis of T1D – a disease that neither he or his family knew much about. The result of long sleepless nights and late night discussions with Dad in that hospital led Michael to proclaim one night – “We need to fix this thing!”
But how? Knowing nothing about the disease, or fundraising, or even who to raise funds for Michael turned to something he knew and loved. He had helped his dad, brother, sister, uncle, and grandfather work on old cars, trucks and motorcycles from his very earliest years. The family’s love of classic and antique cars (blame it on Granddad) had grown into a small collection (or addiction according to Michael’s mom!) and a car show could be a fun way to educate people about T1D while having a great day listening to great music, enjoying great food, and seeing some really cool old cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Cars for the Cure USA was born!
The idea for a car show to raise money for T1D research was hatched late one night in September of 2012 at Fairfax Hospital. A then 12 year old Michael Sevila had just been rushed to the hospital with a diagnosis of T1D – a disease that neither he or his family knew much about. The result of long sleepless nights and late night discussions with Dad in that hospital led Michael to proclaim one night – “We need to fix this thing!”
But how? Knowing nothing about the disease, or fundraising, or even who to raise funds for Michael turned to something he knew and loved. He had helped his dad, brother, sister, uncle, and grandfather work on old cars, trucks and motorcycles from his very earliest years. The family’s love of classic and antique cars (blame it on Granddad) had grown into a small collection (or addiction according to Michael’s mom!) and a car show could be a fun way to educate people about T1D while having a great day listening to great music, enjoying great food, and seeing some really cool old cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Cars for the Cure USA was born!
BUT WHO TO RAISE MONEY FOR?
Following his diagnosis, Michael volunteered with JDRF (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and got to see first-hand the work they are doing to help those diagnosed with this currently incurable disease. Michael became a junior ambassador for JDRF and has worked at their annual fall black tie gala the past three years. In addition he has organized two walk teams for JDRF’s Walk to Cure event in DC and has done two 100 mile bike rides with his dad in JDRF’s Ride to Cure events. As the worldwide leader in T1D research, JDRF was the natural choice to be recipient of all dollars raised at the annual event.
JDRF'S STORY - WORKING TO TURN TYPE 1 INTO TYPE NONE
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF's goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.
As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2012 Forbes magazine named JDRF one of its five All-Star charities, citing the organizations efficiency and effectiveness.
As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2012 Forbes magazine named JDRF one of its five All-Star charities, citing the organizations efficiency and effectiveness.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO MAKE THIS CAR SHOW POSSIBLE
Our show would not be possible without the sponsors and family partners from Title and Corporate through Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver. We appreciate all of our supporters and encourage you to visit our main page and our sponsorship page to see who they are. Please support and follow our links to our sponsors websites and where appropriate please utilize their services!!
Also a big thanks to Drazen Alcocer and thank you once again for another great year and for your support!!! - C4C Team
Also a big thanks to Drazen Alcocer and thank you once again for another great year and for your support!!! - C4C Team