$8500 Raised at CMAF Corvettes for Chip Event

Hundreds of guests and Corvettes turned out for the annual Corvettes for Chip gathering.

Any decent human being can appreciate money raised for charity. And, any good car enthusiast loves car meets. At the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) they cover both. 

CMAF’s Corvettes for Chip event met this past October at the Carlisle Expo Center in Carlisle, PA. This annual event first began in 2009. Each year the goal is to raise money to fight Amyloidosis. Chip Miller, the namesake for the foundation, died of the rare disease in 2004. Now, his son, Lance Miller, honors his memory by raising awareness through sharing his passion: Corvettes. CMAF reports this year’s event was a smash success.

Corvettes for Chip 2019

This year’s event started off a bit wet. The downpour was relentless to begin the day. But, guests soon enjoyed an afternoon free of clouds, and their enthusiasm would not be contained. The event featured a live DJ, awards ceremony, vendors, and even garnered a visit from Santa.

“The event had a torrential downpour all morning,” said Lance Miller, CMAF president. “We’re VERY fortunate we’ve got strong supporters because the people that made it to the event had large smiles and knew they were helping a wonderful cause. My father was smiling down with that genuine smile we all miss so dearly.”

Hundreds of guests turned out to support the fundraiser and show off their Corvettes despite the rain. Lance Miller even “dusted off” the #3 Dale Earnhardt Corvette. The Corvette was raced in the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance event. Along with Andy Pilgrim, and Earnhardt Jr, the Corvette would be the last vehicle Earnhardt Sr would finish a race in.

However, CMAF raising over $8500 was, by far, the highlight of the event. The York County Corvette Club and Lancaster County Corvette Club generously helped to achieve this. CMAF also sold merchandise, baked goods, and held an auction to raise the funds. Even as the evening waned, guests still celebrated their departed friend with a group engine roar.

Corvettes for Chip Chairman George Trocki was thrilled with the event’s success. “We are so proud to be a part of the Miller team and the CMAF,” said Trocki. “Despite the weather, our spirits continued at a high level of energy and professionalism. The day was nicely organized. Winners appreciated their awards, the concessions were well received, and of course all of the great sponsors… are greatly appreciated too.”

CMAF certainly knows how to throw a party.

CMAF Mission

Chip Miller was a Corvette enthusiast and member of the National Corvette Hall of Fame. Miller’s rare disease affects less than 200,000 people in the United States. “A major challenge is the current lack of early diagnosis for a patient with amyloidosis,” according to the Amyloidosis Foundation. Amyloidosis is the buildup of the abnormal protein Amyloid. This buildup ultimately leads to organ damage and failure. Fighting this disease and raising awareness is deeply personal CMAF.

Being the last event of the year, the group went out with a bang. But, year-round CMAF fights tirelessly. “The mission of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is to empower people with the knowledge and understanding of Amyloidosis for earlier detection, ensuring a better quality of life for those afflicted with the disease and to help science find the cures.” says the CMAF website.

We can’t think of a better way to help others than with iconic Chevy automobiles. If you’d like to contribute to this wonderful cause, donations can be made anytime at the CMAF website. The foundation is also hosting the chance to win a 2020 C8 Corvette. All you have to do is submit a qualifying donation.

Photos: CMAF