The Springfield (Ill.) Journal-Register published a story about John "J.J." Bouma Jr.'s fundraiser and awareness-raiser of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — aka Lou Gehrig's Disease — by driving Route 66 in a Corvette.
The reporter took more of a local angle by interviewing a local farmer who has the disease, but it sounds like Bouma's campaign is doing extremely well.
"Our original goal was to raise $66,000 for our local ALS association in Michigan and we're already up to $220,000-plus," Dobson said. He speaks on behalf of Bouma, whose ability to speak has been hampered by the disease.
For those who want to donate, Dobson suggests donating to the closest local chapter …
Bouma has a Web site here that he and his group keep updated regularly.