HERSHEY -- Edsel B. Ford II and his wife Cynthia will be Honorary Chairmen for The Elegance at Hershey. The Elegance at Hershey is an antique and vintage car event aimed at helping find a cure for type 1 diabetes and preserving the rich heritage and history of the automobile. The event will be held 8 June – 10 June 2012.
“We are extremely pleased and honored that Cynthia and Edsel Ford will join us this year as our Honorary Chairs,” said Joannie Rich, a member of The Elegance at Hershey Board. “Cynthia and Edsel Ford have a deep personal commitment toward finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. That, coupled with the iconic Ford name, makes their personal support of The Elegance at Hershey even more dynamic,” she said.
Edsel B. Ford ii is the great-grandson of the legendary Henry Ford. He and his wife Cynthia are civic philanthropists serving many organizations throughout Southeastern Michigan, where they reside, and around the country. However the Fords are most passionate about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), which dedicates itself to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.
The Elegance at Hershey is comprised of three days of events showcasing some of the most beautiful and sought after collector automobiles in the world. Two days of vintage auto racing in a revival of the historic Hershey Hill Climb, a runners’ race, a gala dinner and charity auction are all part of The Elegance at Hershey activities. The highlight of the weekend is The Elegance, a Concours d’Elegance showing of more than 60 cars arrayed through the formal gardens at The Hotel Hershey®. Proceeds from The Elegance at Hershey events raise money for JDRF, the AACA Museum and the AACA Library and Research Center.
The event kicks off Friday with The Grand Ascent from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hill Climb exhibition continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gala Dinner and Charity Auction is slated for Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Hotel Hershey. Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm, peruse a wide variety of collector and antique cars on display by their owners.
“The first Elegance at Hershey last June raised more than $200,000 for our beneficiaries,” Rich explained. “We are expanding our program this year so we can continue our success.”
More information on The Elegance at Hershey events, including a full schedule and ticket information can be found at www.TheEleganceAtHershey.com. The event was established to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes and to protect the rich resource of our automotive heritage. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
For more information on the JDRF, go to http://www.jdrf.org/.
NOTE:
* The majority of this was taken from a press release dated 3 February 2012.
* In addition this is not to replace medical advice from your physician. Please review your personal situation with your physician before making any changes to your diabetes management program.
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