River Oaks Ford

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Charities and civic organizations know that their local dealer is a pillar of the community and deeply involved in its organization. Ongoing dealer programs that return to community charities and civic groups are widely known, but often not recognized. Chicago Dealers Care wants you to better know your local dealers. We honor their commitment.

LOCAL DEALER CAMPAIGNS FOR JUVENILE DIABETES CURE

Oakbrook, Ill. - John Hennessy of River Oaks Ford in Calumet City has led the charge in making a major contribution to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. John and his family participate in the Lisle JDRF Walk every October as a part of team Left Eye, which raised nearly $8000 during this year alone. Over half of the team's contribution came from River Oaks Ford and its friends and vendors.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. Especially for children, the numerous painful finger pricks of blood sugar monitoring and shots of insulin required as treatment are unbearable. "The amazing fact about JDRF" says John, "is over 80% of the money raised goes to finding a cure! I don't know of any other foundation that does that."

John's dedication and contribution caught the attention of Chicagoland Dealers Care, a Chicago Automobile Trade Association program that matches local car dealers' charitable contributions. Chicagoland Dealers Care matched the River Oaks Ford donation, contributing an additional $1500 to JDRF.