Monday, August 18, 2008

Racing for Kids

Racing for Kids is designed to use the love and popularity of motor sports to focus public attention and funding on the health care needs of children. From the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, there are over 400 hospitals taking part in this act. That's nearly 20,000 young children that have been able to engage with the RFK drivers. Whether it's signing autographs, posing for several pictures, answering questions about their passion, these drivers help sick children through their love of motor sports.


It was during several events for the Indianapolis 500 this year when we had a chance to make a difference. 90% of the funds raised in the silent auction remained right in the Indianapolis Community as hospital donations. The children's furniture pictured below were autographed by Milka Duno, Buddy Rice, and Townsend Bell all whom raced in the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.

While the final tallies from these four events are not yet in, it is estimated that over $30,000 was raised with the majority of these funds going to Indianapolis' Riley and St. Vincent's Children's Hospitals.

For more information about Racing For Kids visit their website HERE.

1 comment:

Laura Jayne said...

Wow... love this, does a heart good to see all the positive happenings.