THE FATHER'S DAY COUNCIL PRESENTS
Since 1999, The American Diabetes Association has partnered with the National Father's Day Council to host the Father of the Year Awards dinner. Each year we recognize numerous men from across the nation for the outstanding strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers. These men have not only attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, but carved out time to teach and mature their children while also becoming good citizens and proud members of the community. Diabetes affects nearly 26 million children and adults nationwide. The more than $25 million that has been raised to date from Father of the Year Events will help the American Diabetes Association fund essential advocacy, education and research initiatives.
Hear what Past Fathers have to say about receiving this honor.
Featured Father of the Year
Tom Cole, 2010 Honoree, Chicago
Tom Cole’s ability to balance his personal and professional lives successfully, while making a positive impact in the community, catapulted him into the spotlight as the nation’s top fundraising Father of the Year in 2010. His passion for the cause, combined with broad influence within the corporate sphere, enabled him to raise $225,000. “I see how diabetes affects my brother and our family, and I understand the broader impact on our society,” Tom said. “We must continue to support those who seek to prevent and cure diabetes, and those who help patients and their families cope with this disease. There is simply too much at stake; the battle must be won.”
Find an Event near you
In June of 2012, the Father of the Year Awards will be presented in over 20 cities nationwide. We encourage you to visit their specific Web sites for detailed event information and honoree biographies.
2011 Top Fundraising Honorees
Robert L. Parkinson, Jr., Chicago — $248,233
William J. Brodsky, Chicago — $143,637
J. Patrick Galvin Jr., Orange County CA — $126,900
Chris Little, Charlotte — $106,900
Mike Sheehan, Boston — $100,000
Past National Honorees Include
Arthur Ashe
Yogi Berra
Wolf Blitzer
Michael Bloomberg
Walter Cronkite
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Henry Fonda
Frank Gifford
Rudolph Giuliani
John F. Kennedy
Larry King
Tommy Lasorda
John McEnroe
Jack Nicklaus
Ronald Reagan
Tim Russert
Russell Simmons
Frank Sinatra
Jimmy Stewart
Dick Van Dyke
Brian Williams
For a complete listing of past national Father of the Year Honorees, please visit www.momanddadday.com.
