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BBQ and LIVE bands including:
School of Rock, The Lazy Dogs and the Rolling Stoned
Meet & Greet Bellmore Kickboxing/MMA fighters :
Dennis Bermudez - Gian Villante - Costas Philippou
and
Undefeated Chris Algieri WBO jr. Welterweight champion.
Make sure to take part in the DRI raffle!! Tickets:
1 for $5
5 for $20
15 for $50
The Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock charity event - Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the City of Glen Cove at the Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock event on Sunday, September 14, to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute (www.diabetesresearch.org).
As the engines roared and the colorful parade of exotic cars came into town, the excitement of the community soared. In all, more than 650 exotic cars, including Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Porsche's and a wide variety of BMW's were showcased in this normally quiet enclave as the 6th Annual Gold Coast Concours /Bimmerstock sprang to life. Working together with local officials, Co-chairpersons Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer of Martino Auto Concepts/Exotics4Life.com, Presenting Sponsor, and their team closed the streets of Glen Cove to traffic and opened them to the most exciting array of custom automobiles on the east coast. Thousands of viewers enjoyed strolling among some of the world's most beautiful and luxurious cars throughout the day. There was a great electricity and excitement in the air as auto aficionados and car lovers gathered to admire the array of exotics.
"We are pleased to report $75,000 was raised for the cure-focused research of the Diabetes Research Institute this year, with a total of $338,000 over the years. This event has grown into one of the largest automobile shows on the eastern seaboard," said Joe LaPadula. "It attracts sponsors, vendors and car enthusiasts from around the country, plus since the funds raised go directly to the DRI, we know that everything we do helps fund the effort to find a cure for diabetes. I sincerely appreciate everyone's help in making this year's event such an amazing success. All who are associated with the event are grateful to our wonderful friends, sponsors, journal supporters and everyone who registered and displayed a vehicle, for being a part of this special day."
"Once again everyone at Martino Auto Concepts, especially Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer, organized a spectacular event, and helped us raise money to find a cure for diabetes," enthused Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who serves as a DRIF board member along with Bruce Waller, a National Board member and Glen Cove resident. Both have been part of the Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock committee since its inception. "
I would also like to thank Dave Gugerty and the students from Locust Valley High School
ACS Relay for Life Team for providing the BBQ, Glen Cove police, EMS, department of Public Works, Auxiliary police and Mayor Spinello and the City Council for assisting with this event. As a mom with a daughter with this condition it means so much to see our city come together like this," said DeRiggi-Whitton.
"Every year we continue to be amazed by the growth of this event and this year was no exception. We at the DRI are enormously thankful for the work of everyone involved in the Gold Coast event and their dedication to help raise awareness and funds to find a cure," said DRIF Northeast Director Tony Childs.
The day also featured music from the Roslyn School of Rock and localbands The Lazy Dogs and The Rolling Stoned. Fabulous sweepstake prizes included an Insignia 48in LED TV, two BMW bicycles, golf for four at Glen Cove Municipal Golf Course and more.
In addition to the presenting sponsor Martino Auto Concepts, Gold Sponsors included Competition BMW, Monticello Motor Club, PPG/Single Source Prestige BMW and Rallye BMW. Silver sponsors included Ai Media, Deluxe Car Storage, Leone Homes Management Corp., Long Island Industrial, Mobile Sudz and the Chironis Family.
For anyone interested in getting involved with this event, contact the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 410 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 201, Jericho, NY 11753, at 516.822.1700 or NEregion@drif.org.
About the Diabetes Research Institute
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is the organization of choice for those who are serious, passionate and committed to curing diabetes. Its mission - to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now - is a testament to the belief that tomorrow is not soon enough to cure those living with diabetes.
The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. Researchers have already shown that diabetes can be reversed through islet transplantation, with some study patients living without the need for insulin injections for more than a decade. The Institute is now building upon these promising outcomes by developing the DRI BioHub, an integrated "mini organ" that mimics that native pancreas, containing thousands of insulin-producing cells that sense blood sugar levels and produce the precise insulin needed in real time. The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were created for one reason - to cure diabetes - which is and will continue to be its singular focus until that goal is reached. For the millions of children and adults affected by diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.
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