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Scenic Fall Foliage Driving Tour Will Celebrate Motorsport Legend Sam Posey

LAKEVILLE, CT – August 13, 2024 – Non-profit foundation Drive Toward a Cure® takes its penchant for Cars and Camaraderie® to enjoy an Appalachian Autumn during its all-new Northeast Adventure multi-day scenic journey October 10-13, 2024. The all-inclusive 4-day/3-night program will not only start by providing guests with an intimate viewing of a private collection on the grounds of a restored 19th century farmhouse, but goes on a spectacular curated driving excursion that encompasses breathtaking views during the height of the fall foliage season. A special luncheon celebrating Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Sam Posey will be a highlight during an afternoon with Sam that includes autocross at his home track, Lime Rock Park.

While his racing career found Sam competing worldwide with and against a seemingly endless list of greats including Mario Andretti, Mark Donohue, and Roger Penske, his love for motorsport has roots in the Connecticut area where he was raised, and primarily at Lime Rock Park. Sam went on to compete in Trans-Am, Champ Cars, NASCAR, and even Formula 1. He had podium finishes that included Le Mans. Beyond his fabled motorsports involvement, Sam is also an author, designer and artist. He’s as much the focus of our attention this October for his connection to cars as he is as a Parkinson’s warrior, having been diagnosed in 1995.

Drive Toward a Cure will be opening up registration to join their very special lunch honoring Sam Posey to a limited number of guests above and beyond those registered for the full Northeast Adventure. Visit www.drivetowardacure.org/northeast for additional details.

“We’ve been so fortunate to gain the trust and involvement of enthusiasts and the automotive community at large in supporting Parkinson’s disease,” said Deb Pollack, founder of Drive Toward a Cure. “However, our biggest inspiration came from the friendships we’ve formed with legends of motorsports who happen to also be champions of Parkinson’s – beginning with F1 Champion Phil Hill and leading up to Sam Posey.”

Since 2016, Drive Toward a Cure has utilized driving experiences (ranging from multi-day drives to one-day events, BBQs, museum/garage tours and on-track events) to provide awareness and raise funds to support those living with Parkinson’s disease. Previous ‘Adventures’ have provided unmatched scenic beauty throughout California and the picturesque southern trails of the Blueridge Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon. Each multi-day program is all-inclusive within legendary locations, offering exclusive access to private collections and experiences, while featuring luxury accommodations and gourmet meals. The camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts creates memorable moments on the open road and throughout the journey.

This year’s Northeast Adventure will explore the beauty of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Vermont in the peak of autumn, and include the ability to elevate one’s driving skills in an off-road capacity as well, with limited spots for inclusion in our Land Rover Experience. Visit www.drivetowardacure.org/northeast for a full itinerary and registration. All cars are welcome and the entry fee includes one car, two guests, all inclusive meals and luxury accommodations, along with a tax receipt as a portion of the fees will be benefitting Parkinson’s disease.

About Drive Toward a Cure:

National non-profit Foundation Drive Toward a Cure raises funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease research AND patient care by expanding our message throughout the automotive community at large. Inspired by the camaraderie found within the car culture, the organization’s mission benefits equally from both enthusiast communities and industry professionals. Drive Toward a Cure events harness enthusiasm for cars and driving and turn that power into support for ongoing work to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s, as well as the research that will hopefully one day lead to a cure. Since 2016, Drive Toward a Cure has raised more than $1 million dollars to support both research AND patient care.

Drive Toward a Cure is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation supporting beneficiaries including The Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and numerous regional Centers of Excellence for Parkinson’s. Grants and scholarships are provided through Drive Toward a Cure’s ‘Access to Care’ and ‘Special Assistance’ grant funds, created to support challenged individuals and specific directive programs. For donations, sponsorship and event registration view www.drivetowardacure.org .

About Parkinson’s Disease:

Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. The degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells can cause abnormal brain activity, leading to tremors, stiffness, rigidity, and impaired movement, as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone, with 20 percent of those attributed to new cases of Young Onset Parkinson’s, (YOPD) afflicting patients 50 years-old and younger.