Long time sponsors of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is teaming up with Freedom Harley-Davidson to host the Chili Cook-off Biker's Edition Ride and Dine to benefit MDA. This event combines the annual NALC Chili Cook-off with a motorcycle ride and post-ride festivities on Sunday, July 25.
Participants may check-in for the ride beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at 5151 W. 1st Avenue in Denver and will travel along a scenic route ending at Freedom Harley at 8020 W. Colfax Avenue. Crockpot entries to the Chili Cook-off should be dropped off at Freedom Harley by 10:30 a.m. to prepare for judging at 12 p.m. Following the cook-off, festivities will begin including games and live music from Mosscreek Band.
Participants may enter a crockpot of chili to compete in the Chili Cook-off, join in the ride, or just come to dine and enjoy the festivities. Entry into either the ride or the cook-off is a minimum of $20 in donations to MDA. Donations must total at least $35 to receive a limited edition Ride and Dine t-shirt. Incentives are given with increased fundraising, such as drawing entries, dinner for two, and a "staycation". For those attending festivities only, a donation of $5 is requested for each bowl or 3-sampler of chili.
All monies raised will go directly to local families affected by neuromuscular diseases in the form of MDA muscle clinics for adults and children, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular research.
Call your local MDA office for more information about entry into the ride or cook-off at 303-691-3331 x209. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive health and community services, and far reaching professional and public health education. The Association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual contributors.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Enzo's Grand Re-opening to Benefit MDA
To further their involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Enzo's Pizzeria and Italian Cafe located at 759 Horizon Drive is planning a grand re-opening to benefit MDA. Enzo's owner, Vincenzo Favale, was "locked up" last month as part of the Telethon Executive Lock-Up program sponsored by MDA. As a "jailbird," he was required to raise "bail" by soliciting donations from friends, family, and community members.
"I'm happy to support MDA's efforts however I can," said Vincenzo "Enzo" Favale, owner. "The Association brings hope to so many families in Colorado and I am proud to be a part of their commitment to our community."
Continuing their support of the local community, Enzo's is offering car wash service to patrons during the grand re-opening and giving all proceeds to the Association. Funds raised will benefit local families affected by neuromuscular diseases by helping MDA provide muscle clinics for adults and children, summer camps for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local research funding.
In addition to the car wash, Enzo's will have live music on site and giveaways throughout the day. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a voluntary national health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. For more information, contact your local MDA office at 970-241-2181.
"I'm happy to support MDA's efforts however I can," said Vincenzo "Enzo" Favale, owner. "The Association brings hope to so many families in Colorado and I am proud to be a part of their commitment to our community."
Continuing their support of the local community, Enzo's is offering car wash service to patrons during the grand re-opening and giving all proceeds to the Association. Funds raised will benefit local families affected by neuromuscular diseases by helping MDA provide muscle clinics for adults and children, summer camps for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local research funding.
In addition to the car wash, Enzo's will have live music on site and giveaways throughout the day. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a voluntary national health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. For more information, contact your local MDA office at 970-241-2181.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Denver Tech Center Execs Bank 80K for MDA
Community leaders and business owners in the Denver Tech Center volunteered to be "locked up" to raise money for MDA. These elite members of the greater Denver community solicited donations prior to their jail-time in an attempt to make their bail of $2,400. Those who had not yet made bail hit the phones during their jail-time to raise the rest.
All jailbirds were picked up by volunteer deputies in town cars, taken to Rock Bottom Brewery where they were booked, photographed, and charged with having a big heart. Once an hour of jail-time was endured, jailbird were released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities.
The location, food, and service staff was donated by Rock Bottom Brewery as the main sponsor for the event. This year's event brought in nearly $80,000 to help over 1,800 local families served by MDA. Funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including clinics at University Hospital and Children's Hospital, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
All jailbirds were picked up by volunteer deputies in town cars, taken to Rock Bottom Brewery where they were booked, photographed, and charged with having a big heart. Once an hour of jail-time was endured, jailbird were released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities.
The location, food, and service staff was donated by Rock Bottom Brewery as the main sponsor for the event. This year's event brought in nearly $80,000 to help over 1,800 local families served by MDA. Funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including clinics at University Hospital and Children's Hospital, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
United Western Bank Hosts Golf Tournament to Honor Dr. Dennis Matthews
United Western Bank is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The tournament will be held at Glenmoor Country Club on Monday, July 19. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with tee-off at 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast will be provided prior to play and an awards reception, silent auction and lunch are planned following the tournament.
This event is being planned by Al Blum, Event Chairperson, in honor of Dr. Dennis Matthews, the renowned Director of the Children's Hospital Muscle Clinic funded by MDA and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.
This event is being planned by Al Blum, Event Chairperson, in honor of Dr. Dennis Matthews, the renowned Director of the Children's Hospital Muscle Clinic funded by MDA and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.
Seven Eleven Helping MDA Send Kids to Camp
Seven Eleven has signed on as a regional sponsor for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) annual Summer Camp Mobile Program. Two hundred and fifty nine stores in Colorado will be participating by encouraging customers to donate at all check-out registers. The program runs from July 16 through August 23 with the end goal of each participating store raising $2,400, enough money to send three children to summer camp.
MDA's summer camp program provides local kids with activities suited to their special needs. Camps are staffed by health professionals who volunteer their services and strive to give kids affected by neuromuscular diseases a week of barrier-free fun, friendship and laughter. Camp is held in June in Empire, Colorado.
MDA's summer camp program provides local kids with activities suited to their special needs. Camps are staffed by health professionals who volunteer their services and strive to give kids affected by neuromuscular diseases a week of barrier-free fun, friendship and laughter. Camp is held in June in Empire, Colorado.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Generosity Continues to Grow in Telluride, Colorado
(Pictured above: Jim Berkowitz)
Law abiding Telluride business leaders and community members were thrown in jail by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) yesterday, charged with having big hearts. Some 30+ "jailbirds hit the phones to make their bail of $1,500 after turning themselves in at 221 South Oak Bistro. "Bail" money is used to support members of the community affected by any of the 50 neuromuscular diseases with muscle clinics, summer camp for kids, free medical equipment, and research towards a cure.
(Pictured from left: Stu Fraser and Eileen Burns)
It was a record-setting year for the Telluride community, celebrating a $12,000 increase over last year, bringing the total donations to over $28,000. All jailbirds were released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Bill Barrett Corporation and Double Barrel Bring in Big Bucks for MDA
With nearly $60,000 raised and a packed golf course, Bill Barrett Corporation and Double Barrel hosted a successful first-year event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Tournament of Hope was held at Rifle Creek Golf Course in Rifle Creek, Colorado and welcomed 30 teams from local and national companies.
Funds raised through the golf tournament benefit local Colorado families served by MDA. Free muscle clinics for children and adults, free summer camps, free medical equipment, and funding for local research are just a few of the programs that will continue to be offered to MDA clients and families thanks to the generous support of individuals and companies in the community.
Funds raised through the golf tournament benefit local Colorado families served by MDA. Free muscle clinics for children and adults, free summer camps, free medical equipment, and funding for local research are just a few of the programs that will continue to be offered to MDA clients and families thanks to the generous support of individuals and companies in the community.
Monday, July 12, 2010
MDA Welcomes Firefighters and Families
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is welcoming firefighters from Casper, WY and surrounding areas to bring their families for a night of mini golf and food to kick off the annual Fill-the-Boot drives that benefit local families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
Casper firefighters raise money throughout the summer months, culminating in a three-day boot drive over Labor Day weekend that corresponds with the nationally televised Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. All funds help MDA provide local muscle clinics for children and adults, a stocked loan closet with durable medical equipment, free summer camp for kids ages six to 17, and funding for local research.
The event will take place at Parkway Plaza Hotel from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 19. Parkway Plaza generously supports MDA's Telethon by donating space to televise the event, as well as rooms for out-of-town guests, meeting rooms for production and food for all volunteers, staff, and families.
Casper firefighters raise money throughout the summer months, culminating in a three-day boot drive over Labor Day weekend that corresponds with the nationally televised Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. All funds help MDA provide local muscle clinics for children and adults, a stocked loan closet with durable medical equipment, free summer camp for kids ages six to 17, and funding for local research.
The event will take place at Parkway Plaza Hotel from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 19. Parkway Plaza generously supports MDA's Telethon by donating space to televise the event, as well as rooms for out-of-town guests, meeting rooms for production and food for all volunteers, staff, and families.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Denver Tech Center Executives Jailed for Having Big Hearts
Over 100 community leaders and business owners in the Denver Tech Center area have volunteered to be "locked up" to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). These elite members of the greater Denver community will be soliciting donations prior to their jail-time in an attempt to make their bail of $2,400. All jailbirds will be picked up by volunteer deputies in town cars, taken to Rock Bottom Brewery where they will be booked, photographed, and charged with raising the rest of their bail. Once an hour of jail-time is endured, jailbirds will be released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities.
MDA's Telethon Executive Lock-Up is association with the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon and allows video of the lock-up to be aired during the live, nationally televised event. Highest bail raisers are given the opportunity to present a check to MDA during Telethon, as well.
The Telethon Executive Lock-Up helps over 1,800 families in Colorado served by MDA. Funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including clinics at University Hospital and Children's Hospital, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
MDA's Telethon Executive Lock-Up is association with the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon and allows video of the lock-up to be aired during the live, nationally televised event. Highest bail raisers are given the opportunity to present a check to MDA during Telethon, as well.
The Telethon Executive Lock-Up helps over 1,800 families in Colorado served by MDA. Funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including clinics at University Hospital and Children's Hospital, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
The top fundraising executives in the Denver Tech Center area are:
- Ron McDaniel, Senior VP, Shea Properties ($4,955)
- Tony Milo, Director, Colorado Contractors Association ($2,890)
- Matthew Bryant, Owner, Metro Brokers ($2,480)
- Randy Savona, Manager, Cigna ($2,040)
- Eric Rosales, Senior VP, Hays Company ($1,730)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Stars Behind Bars in Casper, Wyoming
Next week, community leaders in the Casper area are going to jail to benefit MDA. Casper firefighters will serve as volunteer deputies, transporting these "jailbirds" in vehicles donated by Greiner Ford Lincoln Mercury to the "jailhouse" where they must serve one hour of jail time or raise $1,600 bail, whichever comes first.
These community members will be booked at Poorboy's Steakhouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and forced to enjoy gourmet "bread and water" courtesy of the restaurant.
Many local companies will have their executives jailed for this cause, including:
These community members will be booked at Poorboy's Steakhouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and forced to enjoy gourmet "bread and water" courtesy of the restaurant.
Many local companies will have their executives jailed for this cause, including:
- Energy Metals Corp.
- Menard's
- Hilltop Bank
- Wyoming beverage
- Walgreen's
- Wold Oil
- Linc Energy Operations
- Halliburton
- Burgess Rig Repair
- Sinclair Trucking
- Game Stop
- KTED
- Source Gas
- Porter's Mountain View Supply
- Horace Mann Insurance
- Wind City Physical Therapy
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Local 306
- Wyoming RV Brokers
- American Legion Post 2
- LC Bishop Sales
- Spool & Stitches
MDA's Telethon Executive Lock-Up is associated with the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon and allows video of the lock-up to be aired during the live, nationally televised event. Highest bail raisers are given the opportunity to present a check to MDA during the Telethon, as well.
The Telethon Executive Lock-Up helps hundreds of families in Wyoming served by MDA. Funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including specialized clinics, summer camp for kids ages six to 17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and funding for neuromuscular disease research.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Local Mothers Unite to Fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Casper, Wyoming mothers are uniting to raise money for researching Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, one of the nine types of muscle-wasting diseases that primarily affect voluntary muscles of males in early childhood. The fundraiser will take place at Natrona County Airport in the Sky Terrace Lounge from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17.
All community members are welcome to attend and support this worthy cause. Vendors will be present offering products for suggested donations, but admission is free. There will be door prize drawings and lunch available for purchase.
For more information about Duchenne and other muscle-wasting diseases, visit our website.
Vendors include:
All community members are welcome to attend and support this worthy cause. Vendors will be present offering products for suggested donations, but admission is free. There will be door prize drawings and lunch available for purchase.
For more information about Duchenne and other muscle-wasting diseases, visit our website.
Vendors include:
- Partylite
- Cookie Lee Jewelry
- Scentsy
- Tastefully Simple
- Western Handbags and Accessories
- Jewels by Park Lane Jewelry
- At Home America
- Fashion Handbags
- Passion's Party
- Kid's Made Items
- Face Painting Booth
- Crocheted Purses, Scarves and Accessories
Grand Junction Community Leaders Raise over $80,000 for MDA
Grand Junction Police Officers, Sheridan Martin and Lori Sanchez Nearly 200 community leaders in Grand Junction participated in the Telethon Executive Lock-up last week to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). These "stars behind bars" were transported by local firefighters, police officers, and salespersons from Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Pontiac to The Ale House last Wednesday. Bail was set at $1,500 and the jailbirds were responsible for raising it themselves by soliciting donations from family, friends, and local businesses.
Among the jailbirds was Grand Junction's Channel 11 news reporter, Tim Ciesco. To help him raise money for MDA and see him make "breaking news," visit his fundraising page.
Telluride Community Leaders Locked Up for a Worthy Cause
More than 30 Telluride business leaders and community members have volunteered to be "locked up" to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). These "jailbirds" will be soliciting donations prior to their jail-time in an attempt to make their bail of $1500. Jailbirds will turn themselves in and serve their time at 221 South Oak Bistro in Telluride from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14.
All Jailbirds will be released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities. All funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including MDA muscle clinics for adults and children, summer camp for kids ages 6-17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
Local top-fundraising jailbirds are:
All Jailbirds will be released with a clean record and MDA's sincerest appreciation for raising funds to help those affected by neuromuscular diseases in their communities. All funds raised will help MDA provide a comprehensive program of services, including MDA muscle clinics for adults and children, summer camp for kids ages 6-17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local funding for neuromuscular disease research.
Local top-fundraising jailbirds are:
- Peak Property Management
- Peaks Real Estate
- Hensen Construction
- Arriva Inc.
- Fairmont Heritage
- CRM Mastery Inc.
- Advanced Hydronics
- San Miguel County
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