Film in ProductionDiary of a Derby Dad
Diary of a Derby Dad tells the story of Dasha Driscoll, a 14 year old Ukrainian girl competing for the National Title in Soap Box Derby Racing.
Jon Driscoll, Dasha’s dad, has kept a journal from the day he adopted Dasha from Ukraine, when she was 9 years old.
Through Jon’s reflections, we’re immersed into the world of Soap Box Derby racing. How a young girl found the sport as a way to learn English and has since excelled to compete in National Championships.
Using her platform for good, Dasha has raised over $100K for Ukraine.
Dasha’s Soapbox Car “Wind of Ukraine”, painted in Ukrainian colors, promotes a message of a fighter. A young girl, fighting for Soap Box Derby excellence and Ukrainian peace.
Diary of a Derby Dad is a father-daughter story for the ages. It shows us that with a little help from gravity, no platform is too small, and sometimes heroes drive Soapbox cars.
Why is it called Diary of a Derby Dad? Jon has notified the production team that he has kept a detailed diary since the adoption of Dasha and Michael of any major events. Although the production team has not been privy to the exact contents of this diary, Jon has opened up about several significant events and stories that he has kept notes and dialogue in his diary. The final film will be told from Jon’s point of view, and since several events have already happened, will be displayed in a manner of a diary. However, there is still much of the story currently playing out. 
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Today, One Child Inc has shipped over 15,000 lbs of supplies to Ukraine from Nebraska and helped transport of over 600 tons into Ukraine from border countries. The original mission statement is to help at-risk children and families in Ukraine. Right now that includes most of Ukraine.
The orphanages graduate the children at 16 years of age expecting them to either go to trade school or get a job and be productive in society. Trade school or College is out of the question for nearly all. Over 80% of the children are afraid to leave the orphanage. 20% will commit suicide by age 18. Over 70% of the boys will go on to live a life of crime and over 70% of the girls will get lured into prostitution or sex trafficking with promises of a better life that never comes. Drug and alcohol addiction is rampant with many children living on the streets.
One Child Inc has partnered with a group in Ukraine that coordinates mentors to help the children get into colleges and vocational schools as well as teach them how to make good life decisions. One Child Inc. also has a growing network of professionals and businesses in Ukraine that are willing to help train and even hire aged-out orphans. They are working with restaurants, mechanics, food processing and textiles businesses to help train and guide aged out orphans.