DECEMBER 2017 16 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM veterans, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, country music artist Zac Brown’s passion project Camp Southern Ground and Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund. “Reaching the $100 million mark raised for charity is one of our biggest goals,” Carolyn said. “My long-term vision is to actively work on initiatives that will help increase the lifespan of these philanthropic efforts beyond the three minutes on the auction block." Carolyn said that the moments when vehicles cross the auction block for a cause are hands- down her favorite part of each auction. “We are honored to have provided a platform over the years for more than 100 different charitable initiatives through these unique sales, which not only raise much-needed funds, but awareness,” she said. “We are fortunate to have so many COVER STORY CONTINUED My mother and father always said that it’s not enough to do well, you have to do good, they led by example. This 35th Anniversary Chevy Corvette will be sold in the Scottsdale auction in January to honor longtime Barrett-Jackson patron Dave Ressler and raise money for charity.

DECEMBER 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 17 generous members of the collector car community who both donate the vehicles and bid to provide this vital support.” But Carolyn said she also gets a great deal of gratification from the work of smaller charities in the community which may not have the profile of the ones that benefit from the auction. “Mother’s Grace is one that immediately comes to mind,” she said. “I was introduced to this very special organization by Angela Ducey, the wife of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, and was immediately impressed… Mother’s Grace provides financial aid and mentorship to mothers and children in need, and although they might not be as prominent as some charitable organizations, their work in our community is incredibly important.” Despite living in Arizona for less than a decade, Carolyn’s mark on the community has been significant. She said her advice to others looking to increase their community giving would be to follow the words of Martin Luther King: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” “There are so many opportunities to help other people,” she said. “I would suggest finding an organization that aligns with your passion and see if they need assistance. Ask friends, neighbors or co- workers. Another good resource is the website www.volunteermatch.org, which connects people to causes that suit their skills in their communities.” Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson