2025
Where it all began
Where it all began
July 22 - 25, 2021
Shine Event in Chicago: first official fundraiser
August 28, 2021
First MCAS Awareness Webinar with a medical student guest.
September 18 - 25, 2021
Back-to-school campaign with MCAS facts shared daily.
October 15, 2021
First mini-fundraiser: bake sale + car wash.
October 30, 2021
Purple Ribbon Awareness Challenge for October.
November 15 - 20, 2021
Thanksgiving Shine: volunteer car detailing with donation option.
December 5, 2021
First Young Detailers card-making event.
December 15 - 25, 2021
Holiday Shine Gift Campaign: cards + ribbons sent to MCAS families.
2022
2022
January 5, 2022
New Year Awareness Challenge.
January 28, 2022
First international story submission from Germany.
February 15, 2022
Partnership with local coffee shop for fundraiser.
March 1, 2022
Story series expanded to Europe.
March 30, 2022
Website redesigned.
April 12, 2022
Online raffle fundraiser.
May 10, 2022
First chapter launched in New York.
May 28, 2022
Purple Ribbon Campaign
June 15, 2022
Collaboration with local forest preserve
July 10, 2022
Youth Leadership Council established.
July 30, 2022
Family BBQ fundraiser + awareness booth
August 15-20, 2022
Summer Shine detailing week.
September 1-10, 2022
Back to School Care Kit delivery
September 23-25, 2022
Coffee & Shine car detailing event.
Glow Ride parade fundraiser
October 30, 2022
“I Am Thankful For…” campaign launched online
Shine for Hope holiday fundraiser.
Holiday Shine Virtual Night
MCAS Awareness Kickoff (Purple Ribbon campaign).
International strategy meeting (US, NL, DE).
Valentine’s Card drop-off
Virtual Bingo Night fundraiser.
Virtual Youth Leadership Training
Awareness drop-offs
First Netherlands regional meetup.
Earth Day Cleanup + Awareness Walk
Community Shine Challenge
Rare Disease Awareness Panel.
Polish & Protect Campaign.
Resource kits delivered to hospitals in Germany.
Shine for Awareness car detailing in Cologne.
Team-wide volunteer spotlight campaign launched.
Chicago Walkathon “Steps for Strength.”
Youth Leadership Council virtual summit
International Awareness Card Drive
Partnership with 3 local car clubs in Chicago.
Back-to-School Awareness Kits delivered to 10 schools.
Launch of MCAS Voices Podcast.
Birthday Care Package for MCAS patient in Berlin.
“Glow Ride” car parade fundraiser.
Patient story series launched on website.
Online “Awareness Raffle” fundraiser.
Young Detailers holiday card-making drive
Holiday “Shine for Hope” campaign.
2024
2024
Announcement of 2023 Outstanding Volunteers & Site Achievements
Winter Detailing Fundraiser Series – raised $3,000 across 3 cities
Merchandise Design Contest for new awareness apparel
International Awareness Week – hosted daily volunteer-led events online and in-person
Earth Day Detailing Drive: eco-friendly detailing fundraiser
Detailing for MCAS Walkathon 2024
Bookmark Challenge
Amsterdam Awareness Fair & Detailing Showcase
“Science Meets Service” workshop for youth volunteers
Chicago Detailing Fundraiser
“Buckets for Awareness” fundraiser
International Awareness Fundraiser Week – simultaneous detailing events hosted across 4 countries
Holiday Fundraiser – across 3 sites
Partnered with local businesses and hospitals in Chicago, Amsterdam, and Maastricht to deliver holiday gifts and awareness resources to MCAS patients and families
July 15, 2021
First board formed with student leaders. Detailing for MCAS's mission is established.
August 10, 2021
Partnership with a local detailing shop in Chicago.
September 12, 2021
Initial volunteer training meeting.
September 29, 2021
Website goes live.
October 20, 2021
Collaboration with local high school volunteers begins.
November 8, 2021
First patient story shared .
November 25, 2021
Social media launch on Instagram + first awareness graphics.
December 10, 2021
Official launch of Detailing for MCAS during COVID lockdown.
December 28 - 31, 2021
First virtual awareness fundraiser launched.
January 20, 2022
Recognition of Outstanding 2021 Volunteers.
February 10, 2022
Launch of monthly newsletter.
February 25, 2022
Young Detailers Valentine’s cards delivered
March 15-20, 2022
Spring Shine Week fundraiser.
April 5, 2022
Amsterdam volunteer recruitment meeting.
April 22, 2022
Earth Day Shine Event: eco-friendly detailing + awareness.
Guest talk with Cleveland Clinic researcher.
May 18,, 2022
June 5, 2022
First Netherlands board formed.
June 25, 2022
Shine Walkathon launched
July 20, 2022
Formal partnership
August 5, 2022
Launch of “Anonymous Stories” video project.
August 28, 2022
First Netherlands volunteer day in Amsterdam.
September 15, 2022
First volunteer spotlight campaign on Instagram.
October 12, 2022
Patient resource page launched on website.
Chapter expansion begins: first Netherlands interest meeting.
November 10, 2022
ShineStrong raffle fundraiser.
Winter Awareness Kit deliveries
2023
2023
Recognition of Outstanding 2022 Volunteers.
Website re-launch with storytelling section.
Shine & Sip coffee fundraiser
Young Detailers virtual card-making drive.
Rare Disease Day Campaign
First Global Brainstorm with site leaders
Awareness Week Challenge
Shine for Science eco-friendly detailing campaign.
Volunteer spotlight week.
Youth Advocacy Instagram Live
Blog launch: “Living with MCAS.”
First Germany Chapter Interest Meeting.
Purple Ribbon Parade in Maastricht (collab with Eco Team).
Research Webinar Series with Mayo & Cleveland Clinic.
Family Movie Night fundraiser in New York.
Summer Shine detailing marathon.
First Netherlands Chapter Meeting.
Regional Chapter Training Webinar.
Coffee & Shine fundraiser.
Social media series: “7 Facts About MCAS.”
Featured at Rare Disease Leadership Conference.
Patient Care Drop at Amsterdam UMC Hospital.
Shine & Serve Week
“I’m Grateful For…” Awareness Challenge
Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Night.
Young Detailers deliveries in Chicago & Maastricht.
End-of-Year Shine Awards: volunteers recognized for 1,000+ hours.
First Global Volunteer Zoom of 2024 – over 40 youth across 5 countries joined
Valentine’s Day “Cards for Courage”
Young Detailers Kickoff: kids’ program launched, sending over 200 inspirational cards to MCAS patients
Easter Gift Basket + Car Wash Combo Fundraiser
Mental Health & Awareness Gift Basket Campaign
MCAS Global Awareness Webinar with researchers and patient advocates
Berlin Branch Opening Celebration
International Aid Drop: awareness materials + funds delivered to Geneva, Singapore and Poland
Back to School: MCAS resource kits & inspirational cards delivered to 4 schools in the Netherlands and US
Young Heroes Talent Night (virtual, youth-led awareness event)
Volunteer Appreciation Post & Global Zoom Gathering
Distributed MCAS awareness ribbons and care items to local hospitals
Virtual Card-Making Night
November 24, 2022
November 30 - December 5, 2022
December 10-15, 2022
December 20-24, 2022
December 29, 2022
january 8, 2023
january 20, 2023
January 25 2023
january 30, 2023
Febuary 5-7 2023
Febuary 14, 2023
Febuary 20, 2023
Febuary 24, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 20, 2023
March 27-April 2, 2023
April 1-5, 2023
April 9, 2023
April 14-18, 2023
April 22, 2023
May 1-7, 2023
May 15-20, 2023
May 23, 2023
May 28, 2023
June 1, 2023
June 5-11, 2023
June 15, 2023
June 20, 2023
June 30, 2023
July 5, 2023
July 12-15, 2023
July 20, 2023
July 28, 2023
August 5-10, 2023
August 12-15, 2023
August 20, 2023
August 28, 2023
August 30-Sptember 5, 2023
September 10, 2023
September 18-20, 2023
September 23-26 2023
September 28, 2023
October 1-7, 2023
October 10, 2023
October 15-18, 2023
October 22, 2023
October 26, 2023
October 30, 2023
November 12 -18, 2023
November 18-20, 2023
November 25, 2023
November 28-December 3, 2023
December 10, 2023
December 15, 2023
December 20-24, 2023
December 27-30, 2023
December 30, 2023
January 21, 2024
January 28, 2024
February 3-10, 2024
Febuary 14, 2024
Febuary 17-March 1 2024
March 15, 2024
March 24-30, 2024
April 3-10, 2024
April 22, 2024
May 15-27, 2024
May 24-June 1, 2024
June 20, 2024
July 3-7, 2024
July 15, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 10-20, 2024
September 15-20, 2024
August 31, 2024
September 25, 2024
October 25-31, 2024
October 12, 2024
November 29-December 3, 2024
November 22, 2024
December 21, 2024
December 11-16, 2024
Month of December, 2024
December 29, 2024
2025
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