To commemorate the occasion, the Ford/JDRF Team created this adorable plush bear sporting a leather jacket emblazoned with the official Mustang 45th Anniversary logo.

More than $34,000 was raised for JDRF through the sale of these bears!

Ford is excited to offer you the chance to purchase this keepsake item as another way to support JDRF.

Purchase your 45th Anniversary Ford Mustang Mascot Bear now.

Bears sell for $10 each and 100% of proceeds benefit JDRF!

On Sale Feb. 1- March 31

Ford Motor Company has supported JDRF for more than 20 years, ranking as JDRF’s #1 corporate sponsor for the past eight years. Ford has contributed over $30 million since the inception of the employee-driven team known as the Ford Global Walk Team.

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JDRF Funny Car Design Contest

Ford Customer Service Division and NHRA driver Bob Tasca II are offering one lucky JDRF child the creative chance of a lifetime—to design his or her own Motorcraft/Quick Lane/FORD Shelby Mustang NITRO funny car to be used in an actual race!

Starting June 1 through June 30, 2009, JDRF kids (with juvenile diabetes) can submit their own Funny Car design using the attached two documents (race car body and hood). All eligible design entries must be mailed to Ford, postmarked by Tuesday, June 30, 2009. (Please note that original entries will not be returned.)

All entries will be submitted into the Design Your Own JDRF Funny Car online design contest found at www.jdrf.org/ford. Family, friends and all visitors will be encouraged to make

donations in support of their favorite design. The top five designs receiving the highest bid totals will be provided to Ford to select the final winner!

Download the 2009 Funny Car Contest Information