NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and his foundation, Martin Truex Jr. Foundation (MTJF), are teaming up with The NASCAR Foundation and more than 40 drivers from all three national NASCAR Series to implement the Nominate a Cancer Hero Program.
The MTJF and The NASCAR Foundation are both champions for the health and well-being of others. With September designated as childhood and ovarian cancer awareness month, the two foundations are partnering to celebrate and support those champions who have overcome the battles of childhood and ovarian cancer.
Fans will have the opportunity to nominate a cancer hero to “ride with” their favorite driver during the September NASCAR race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Several drivers are auctioning off their driver signature location to be replaced with a cancer hero’s name.
Through Tuesday, September 1, the eBay auction site will be live for donors to bid. We are encouraging people to bid on this program to honor a childhood or ovarian cancer champion or a medical provider who made a difference during a cancer patients’ battle. To view a complete list of participating drivers and to place a bid, visit NASCARfoundation.org/mtjf.
“The number of projects we are doing and the amount of money we are raising and putting into action is incredible,” said Truex, co-founder of Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. “We could not have done all of this without the support of the NASCAR community, great sponsors, and our fans. I appreciate all the drivers who have come on board to make a difference. Sherry and I are so grateful for all of their support.”
Proceeds from this program will support Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Children’s Emergency Department in Huntersville, N.C. as well as integrative therapies for women and children undergoing cancer treatments and child life services across our racing communities.
“We are honored Martin and his foundation have allowed us to participate in this incredible program,” stated Nichole Krieger, Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation. “This partnership is a powerful example of how the NASCAR industry can come together to significantly impact the lives of children in need.”
To learn more and to see a full list of participating drivers, visit NASCARfoundation.org/mtjf.
