The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference
Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET
The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children’s organizations in their communities.
The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes NASCAR fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their local communities. Each finalist receives a minimum $25,000 donation for their organization with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to further their efforts.
“These four finalists represent the true spirit of the sport, not just in their passion for NASCAR, but in their tireless commitment to making a difference in their communities,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director and Vice President, The NASCAR Foundation. “Gregg, Hannah, Kate and John all support amazing organizations, doing important work in so many different capacities, and they truly embody everything the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award represents.”
The 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalists include:
- Gregg Morton of Bradenton, Florida, a volunteer of CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, supporting their mission of ending childhood cancer. Gregg has been a volunteer with CureSearch for five years and devotes 20 plus hours a week to the organization.
- Hannah Smith of Richmond, Virginia, a volunteer of Sportable Adaptive Sports and Recreation supporting their mission of providing sporting opportunities to athletes of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Hannah has been a volunteer of the organization for 10 years and was previously a Sportable athlete.
- Kate O’Neal of Hazel Green, Alabama, a volunteer of Caring Link, an organization that meets the needs of local students by providing essential items through on-site Care Closets at local schools. Kate founded the organization in 2022.
- John Grieshaber of Wilmington, Delaware, a volunteer of A Better Chance for Our Children, an organization that focuses on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. John has been a volunteer with ABCFOC for eight years assisting with their Rec-n-Respite program.
The overall winner will be determined by an online vote, which is open now, every day through Nov. 3. Those who wish to vote for their favorite finalist and their impact on the community may vote once a day.
The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.
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The overall winner will be determined by an online vote, which is open now, every day through Nov. 3.https://t.co/wTedrm8Jwz
The overall winner will be announced during the NASCAR Awards in Phoenix on Nov. 4.
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