The 2012 Boss is the fastest Mustang that Ford has ever created. The car you took ownership of last night is the ONLY 2012 Grabber Blue Boss 302 that will ever be produced. (On a side note, the color blue has a very special meaning.) It boasts a long list of amazing features, but the most stunning of them all cannot be reproduced, manufactured, or assembled on a production line. YOUR (Candy) HEART is, by far, the feature that makes this vehicle the most distinguished of them all.
You see, every dollar (above MSRP) is being donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
I cannot help but to wonder if you, somehow, have a connection to Type 1 Diabetes. I wonder if you understand the daily struggle of trying to balance carbohydrates, insulin, activity, and health. The challenge of managing school, birthday parties, and sports. The thrill of victory when a target blood sugar is achieved, or the battle that ensues when a child with diabetes become ill. The worry about complications -- blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, nerve damage...the paralyzing fear that "Dead In Bed Syndrome" could take her while she's sleeping. The heartache that comes with knowing that she will never outgrow this disease, and will depend on insulin via injections or an infusion every single day in order to survive.
OR....perhaps you DO know all of these things. Perhaps you know them firsthand, because either you or a loved one has been affected by Type 1 Diabetes. There's so much I don't know about what motivated your heart's decision to pour out this incredible act of kindness.
I mean, after all, I don't even know your name.
But, I do know that I woke up today feeling overwhelmed with gratitude, and thankful for your astounding generosity. I'm thankful to FORD for creating this incredible vehicle, specifically designed to support JDRF. I'm thankful to Bret Michaels for taking the time to support this event while connecting with the T1 community. I'm thankful to JDRF for their steadfast dedication and commitment to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Today I praise God for each of these abundant blessings and thank you, one and all, for helping us keep HOPE alive in our hearts for a cure.
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| Age 7 years Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2005, at the age of 24 months By the way, she had at least a million inquires about the hair embellishment she was wearing. She was sporting a BLUE CIRCLE flower from the Candy Hearts Collection by Gigi and Lula. She also sent one home for Bret's daughter, Raine, who has been diagnosed with "borderline diabetes". |
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| BUILT TOUGH! |
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| THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! |
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| Meeting Fellow T1 Rockstar, Bret Michaels! |
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| A Daddy Daughter Date...and memories they will share forever! |
Watch the auction! It gives me chills everytime I see the overwhelming generosity in action...listen to the crowd cheering the way to a cure and KEEPING HOPE ALIVE! {Side note: The camera spans over to the kids several times. You can see Sugar in the front row!}
From My Candy Heart To Yours,
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