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.

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)

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:

• 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.

Grand Junction Executives Jailed to Benefit MDA

Community leaders in the Grand Junction area are being "locked up" to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The "jailbirds" will be transported by Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Pontiac to the "VIP Jailhouse" on Wednesday, June 30 to serve one hour of jail time and will be released upon raising their $1500 bail.

The jailbirds will be locked up at The Ale House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and forced to enjoy massages by IntelliTec and live music by New Directions. Companies represented by jailbirds include:

• Atlantic Pacific REO
• Foremost Response
• Source Gas
• RMOA
• Mesa County
• Handy Works
• Grand Junction Police
• Coldwell Banker
• ATI
• Kraai Design
• Orkin
• Coop Country ACE Hardware
• Harbert Lumber
• High Desert Opera
• Overhead Door Company
• Hilltop
• Bookcliff Family Hearing
• Peczuh Printing
• Alpine Bank
• David J. Turner P.C.
• FCI Constructors
• Gateway Construction
• Major Mortgage
• City of Grand Junction
• Callahan-Edfast Mortuary
• EM-Tech
• Cherry Creek Mortgage
• AK Home Care

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 over 1,800 families in Colorado served by MDA.

Colorado Springs Firefighters Help Jerry's Kids

To further their commitment to Jerry's Kids, the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Local #5 is hosting the 8th annual Firefighter Chili Cook-off to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The Cook-off will take place Friday, June 25 between Pikes Peak and Colorado Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs. It will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude at 9:15 p.m. with the presentation of awards.

In addition to Colorado Springs fire department, other local departments and community groups will be entering to win the cook-off. Awards will be presented by celebrity judges for Best Green Chili, Best Red Chili, Most Creative Book, Most Money Raised, People's Choice, and Best Overall.

Festivities are sponsored by the Pikes Peak Fan Fest and International Hill Climb and consist of motocross jumpers, a beer garden, car displays, firefighter photo booth and much more.

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 6-17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million i local funding for neuromuscular disease research. Call your local MDA office for more information at 719-260-8777.

Bill Barrett Corporation and Double Barrel Host Golf Tournament to Benefit MDA

Bill Barrett Corporation, pioneer in natural gas exploration and production in the Rocky Mountains, and Double Barrel are teaming up as title sponsors for the upcoming Tournament of Hope to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 25 at Rifle Creek Golf Course in Rifle, Co. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start following at 1 p.m. An awards reception with a silent auction and dinner is planned following the tournament. Awards will be given for longest and shortest drives, and closest-to-the-pin.

In its inaugural year, this tournament is a sold-out event thanks to the efforts of Bill Barrett Corporation, Double Barrel, and the team of volunteers and staff from MDA. 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 6-17, a loan closet with durable medical equipment, and nearly $1 million in local research funding. For more information or to donate an item for the silent auction, contact your local MDA office at 970-241-2181. 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 private contributors.