Monster Truck Show
Over the Jan 28 – 29, 2005 weekend spokesperson Emily Dieruf challenged those in attendance at the Monster Truck Show held at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY to not just say,"I support our troops" but rather to prove it through kind donations. Well, ask and you shall receive. Those in attendance on both Friday and Saturday night certainly met their challenge! With USA Cares, the Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund raised $16,000 in donations.

Amy-Jayne McCabe kicked off the event by singing the National Anthem, then continued with a song she wrote specifically for USA Cares. Lastly, she fired up the crowd with the ever patriotic "I'm Proud to Be An American." This song served as the perfect transition to Emily's speech to all of those in attendance. Emily informed the audience of her heroic husband, his sacrifice and what USA Cares is all about. She asked the audience to dig deep into their pockets to donate whatever they could as buckets were passed through each aisle.

With the help of several volunteers, an enthusiastic crowd and a dedicated USA Cares and Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund team this event was a huge success! On behalf of USA Cares and the Cpl Nich Dieruf Fund we thank each volunteer and those audience members who contributed to our most worthy cause. We also would like to send a special thank-you to Amy-Jayne McCabe. You have quite a talent; we were graced by your presence and uplifting spirit.

2006
USA Cares and the Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund participated in the 2006 Pro Sports Monster Truck Show again this year. Held on January 6 – 7 at Rupp Arena, several thousands were in attendance. Again with the help of numerous volunteers, the Cpl Nich fund raised over $7000 in donations! Both funds would like to thank not only the volunteers who so carelessly donated their time an energy, but also to those who attended the truck so and generously donated to our cause. Because of kind donations such as these, USA Cares and the Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund will be able to continue helping military families in need across the globe.

Coffee Mugs (View Video)
Exclusively from Louisville Stoneware. Order your USA Cares Louisville Stoneware coffee cup today. $19.95 plus shipping and handling . Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Handcrafted from Indiana clay with the workmanship that only a company that has been in business since 1815 can achieve.

Louisville Stoneware honors USA CARES and is proud to have been a part in the creation of the "BOOTS" (Banking On Our Troops) mug and the "CPL Nich" (Corporal Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund) mug. With the sale of each mug we hope to preserve a unique American art form as well as lend support to the USA CARES/CPL Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund mission and the military families in need by telling their story everyday through the mugs designed message. The mug's design offers a point of view that most of us would never venture to see without the assistance of USA CARES and families who share their heart wrenching stories. We hope that the community will embrace and honor these custom mug designs. USA CARES and the CPL Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund appreciate the continued support of Louisville Stoneware.

Cookie jars
Pre-measured, dry cookie ingredients are stuffed into quart, glass Mason jars toped with decorative fabric and a recipe for some delicious cookies and/or brownies.   All that is required after purchasing a cookie jar are the wet ingredients (i.e. milk, butter, etc...).   Jars are sold for a minimum $10 donation with all proceeds benefiting the Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund.   Smaller pint sized jars are also available with ingredients for hot chocolate or friendship tea for a minimum donation of $6.

T-Shirts (View Here!)
Show your support for our hero by purchasing your Cpl Nich T-Shirt today! The front of the t-shirts reads, “All gave some….” with a picture of the American flag and the back reads “Some gave all” with a picture of Nich. The USA Cares/Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund logo appears on the sleeve. T-Shirts are sold for a minimum $15 donation. If interested, please email Emily Dieruf at Emily@corporalnich.org.

Golf Tournament
The 1st Red Neck Golf Tournament was held May 20, 2005 in honor of Nich’s birthday. Friends and family gathered at Nich’s mother’s farm in Versailles, KY to enjoy golf, beautiful weather, each other and good food all the while remembering their beloved Nich.

Yard Sale
On Saturday October 2, 2004 the Cpl Nich Dieruf Memorial Fund hosted a yard sale on United Bank’s lawn in Versailles. The fund sold cookie jars, t-shirts, USA Cares items and collected Toys for Tots for the local Marine reserve unit in Lexington. All items that are not sold will be donated to Cedar Lake Lodge.

The 2nd annual yard sale was held on Saturday September 9, 2005 with all proceeds going directly to USA Cares.