What began as a friendship and a shared love of Mustangs has grown into years of support for Ashlie’s Embrace.
A friendship between Ashlie’s Embrace co-founder, Tony Maroon and former Northeastern Ohio Mustang Club president Sonny Reese eventually led to Tony’s involvement with the club. After learning about the loss of Tony and Erin’s daughter, Ashlie, club members wanted to find a way to support their family and the mission created in her memory.
That connection has continued to grow over the years, with more club members becoming friends and supporters of our mission.
This August, the club hosted its 36th Annual All Mustang Show in Tallmadge, Ohio, once again selecting Ashlie’s Embrace as a beneficiary. Thanks to their efforts, $3,000 was raised in support of our mission!
And their generosity reaches well beyond Ohio. In 2025, the club’s support helped fund a CuddleCot placement at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Texas, giving families experiencing stillbirth and infant loss more time with their babies.
We’re especially grateful to current club president Karen Kropp, who continues to support our mission and joined us at this year’s FriendRaiser Gala.
Founded in 1981, the Northeastern Ohio Mustang Club brings together more than 100 members who share an appreciation for Mustang vehicles. Through their annual show, they’re also demonstrating how a shared passion can become an opportunity to help others.
Your Community Can Make a Difference, Too!
The Mustang Club is a great example of a Community-Led Fundraiser—an event organized by individuals, businesses, or community groups with proceeds benefiting Ashlie’s Embrace.
Whether it’s a car show, golf outing, restaurant night, or something entirely different, you can turn an activity you enjoy into support for families facing pregnancy and infant loss.
You bring the idea and the people. We’ll help you connect it to our mission. For more information contact us at info@ashliesembrace.org.
To Karen, Sonny, and the entire Northeastern Ohio Mustang Club, thank you for the friendships, generosity, and continued support you’ve shared with our family and mission.
Learn more about the club at neomustang.com or visit their Facebook group.
