subject: The Nascar Foundation [print this page] NASCAR is not just all about the thrill of racing, as what it is well-known for. Aside from organizing events that bring excitement to the people in the stadiums and in front of their television sets, NASCAR also makes efforts to help those who are in great need. This is done through the NASCAR foundation. This foundation supports various charity organizations in the United States and holds events to raise funds to be donated to these charitable institutions.
One of the well- known fund- raising activity of NASCAR is the track walk, where participants can join in for just $30 donation to the foundation. The Home Depot, one of US' largest names in home improvement retail centers, is a major sponsor of this fund raising activity. Other sponsors also contribute highly on the success of such fund drives.
Among the major beneficiaries of the NASCAR Foundation include the Jeff Gordon Foundation and the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. The Jeff Gordon Foundation supports medical care to children with serious and life- threatening diseases. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation, on the other hand, helps those who have blood and marrow diseases. Here are some of the beneficiaries of the NASCAR Foundation:
The Dale Earnhardt Foundation - This foundation was founded by the wife of the late Dale Earnhardt who dies in a race car crash in 2001.This foundation is dedicated to education, children and wildlife.
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride - donates money to children's charities.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp - This is an organization that enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses by providing a camping experience in a medically-safe environment. The interesting part of this camp is that its venue is designed with a racing venue theme.
NASCAR holds various events to raise funds in support of these charities and many others. These include the NASCAR Auto Donation program. This program urges people to donate a vehicle to be improved an auction. The money will be give to charity. Other fund raising events include Blood and Marrow Drive, NASCAR Day Telethon, and auctioning of NASCAR and NASCAR drivers' memorabilia.
In addition to the three charity organizations listed above, the NASCAR foundation also supports others and continues to find more ways in providing services to the underprivileged. Hence, NASCAR is not only a sport that offers enormous thrill and excitement to fans, but also one that eagerly gives back to the community and the people.
