NASCAR fan Ralph Maccarone wins 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

 

The NASCAR Foundation announced Ralph Maccarone as the winner of the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during a live-streamed announcement on NASCAR’s YouTube channel Thursday. As the award winner, Maccarone secured a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to Who We Play For, a nationwide organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac arrest in young people through affordable heart screenings.

 

“It’s a great honor to have won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award,” said Maccarone following the announcement. “The entire NASCAR organization and The NASCAR Foundation have been phenomenal to work with and we’re so excited to use these funds to help students and save lives.”

 

Maccarone, who co-founded Who We Play For after losing his 15-year-old son to sudden cardiac arrest, has served and supported the organization for more than a decade. He earned the most online votes from a pool of volunteers, including: Dan Majetich of Nick and Kelly Children’s Heart Fund, Tammy Garrett of Rapahope Children’s Retreat Foundation of Alabama and Tracy Williams of Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. Together, the group of finalists have impacted more than 100,000 children through their 81 combined years of service. Each of these organizations has earned a $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation in recognition of their nominated volunteers’ achievements.

 

“Ralph has dedicated his life to ensuring young people receive the proper screenings that could one day save their lives,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation. “He has spent countless hours volunteering at screenings, fundraising and advocating for change as Who We Play For has grown into a national organization that’s reaching more communities each year. His work and the work of all of our finalists exemplify the lasting legacy of Betty Jane France and the countless number of children The NASCAR Foundation continues to impact.”

 

Maccarone co-founded Who We Play For in 2012 with the vision to inspire and empower schools, sports clubs and communities to provide heart screenings for all student athletes and students. Through his work, Maccarone has helped bring Who We Play For to many regions across the country as he has advocated for sudden cardiac arrest legislation on the local, state and federal level. With the $100,000 award, Maccarone hopes to bring heart screening events to more NASCAR communities over the next two years.

 

Aside from his service, Maccarone has been a fan of NASCAR after first being introduced to the sport by his wife, Valerie. He and his son started following Ryan Newman after discovering the driver shared the same birthday as his son.

 

In its 12 years, The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award has recognized 48 NASCAR fans who are dedicated volunteers working for children’s causes in communities nationwide. More than 475,000 children’s lives have been affected by the program with $2 million contributed to children’s charities.

 

To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation’s programs, including the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award and Speediatrics Children’s Fund, please visit NASCARfoundation.org.

 

Congratulations to Ralph Maccarone, co-founder of @whoweplayfor , for winning the @nascar_fdn 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award!https://t.co/FCa28OUIej#suddencardiacarrest #whoweplayfor

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source: NASCAR Foundation Media

The NASCAR Foundation Recognizes Finalists

Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award / Making a Difference in the Lives of Children

Fans to vote on award winner with voting window open now through November 9th at 5 pm ET

 

Four NASCAR fans dedicated to providing resources and support to children have been recognized by The NASCAR Foundation as finalists for the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Each volunteer represents an organization committed to improving the lives of children in racing communities across the country. The announcement was made ahead of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Sunday, Oct. 16 on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 

We are thrilled to announce the 2022 finalists for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award! Fans can vote once a day, every day through November 9th at 5:00 PM ET on https://t.co/IhcXxYjhf1.#BJFHAward | @NASCAR | #NASCARplayoffs pic.twitter.com/73UqW51emm— The NASCAR Foundation (@NASCAR_FDN) October 13, 2022

 

“Our four finalists have made a measurable impact on improving the lives of children, an endeavor shared by Betty Jane France,” said Mike Helton, The NASCAR Foundation Chairman. “Each finalist has exemplified an unparalleled commitment to serving children in their communities and serve as an inspiration to many. We encourage our fans to learn more about our finalists’ stories and vote for this year’s award winner.”

 

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.

 

The 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalists include:

 

• Dan Majetich of Tempe, Arizona, a co-founder and volunteer with Nick and Kelly Children’s Heart Fund of Arizona, an organization that assists Arizona families of children with congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease. After losing their sons, Nick and Kelly, to congenital heart defects, Dan and his wife, Margaret, founded the Nick and Kelly Children’s Heart Fund in 1985. Since then, Dan has become a leading advocate for families of children with heart disease, helping to provide financial assistance and hosting annual camps for children to experience activities that normally may not be accessible to children with heart defects. Learn more and vote for Dan!

• Ralph Maccarone of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a co-founder and volunteer of Who We Play For, a nationwide organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in young people through affordable heart screenings. After losing his 15-year-old son to SCA, Ralph helped to co-found Who We Play For and over the last decade has dedicated his time to volunteering at heart screening events, fundraising and advocating for policy changes and serving as the chairman of the Board of Directors. Learn more and vote for Ralph!

• Tammy Garrett of Mobile, Alabama, a volunteer with Rapahope Children’s Retreat Foundation of Alabama, a non-profit organization that provides opportunities to families on the childhood cancer journey through recreational support programs. A volunteer for 17 years, Tammy is involved in all aspects of Rapahope, including involvement on the organization’s fundraising and planning committees. She is also a regular attendee of the Camp Week, Sibling Weekend, Teen Weekend and Family Day programs, often volunteering her time to cooking meals and helping campers learn to fish. Learn more and vote for Tammy!

• Tracy Williams of Jacksonville, Florida, a volunteer with the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports families that are tackling childhood cancer. For the past 17 years, Tracy has played an integral role in delivering support and raising funds for families affected by childhood cancer. A chairperson to the organization’s signature fundraising event, The Celebrity Golf Classic, Tracy has helped raise over $7 million dollars, coordinating program content and logistics to assure the event’s success including its transition to a virtual environment during the pandemic. Learn more and vote for Tracy!

The overall winner of the $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation will be determined by an online vote, which is open now. Fans can vote once a day, every day through November 9th at 5 PM ET on NASCARfoundation.org/Award. The overall winner will be announced on NASCAR’s YouTube channel on November 17th.

 

Learn more about each of our 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Finalists: https://t.co/x9S20g9wJV#BJFHAward | #NASCAR | #NASCARplayoffs@NASCAR | @whoweplayfor | @tcjayfund pic.twitter.com/vKJymfalEx

— The NASCAR Foundation (@NASCAR_FDN) October 14, 2022

 

To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award and the 2022 finalists, visit NASCARfoundation.org/Award.

 

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Life-long NASCAR Fan Wins Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Down Syndrome of Louisville to receive $100,000

Jeff Harmon Wins #NASCAR's  Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

 

The NASCAR Foundation announced Louisville, KY native Jeff Harmon as the winner of the 11th annual presentation of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during a live-streamed announcement on NASCAR’s YouTube channel today. As the award winner, Harmon secured $100,000 from The NASCAR Foundation to Down Syndrome of Louisville.

 

“I’m so excited and humbled to win this award”, said Jeff Harmon when he first received the news. “The other three finalists were all deserving as well, I’m blessed, what an honor. The $100,000 will go a long way in helping Down Syndrome of Louisville grow and expand to help even more kids. Thank you to The NASCAR Foundation and all who voted!”

 

Harmon, who has served, supported, and uplifted Down Syndrome of Louisville and the surrounding communities for 18 years, earned the most online votes from a pool of volunteers, including: Erin Collins of the Dallas Hearing Foundation, Jaeleen Davis of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, and Beverly Hodson of Richie McFarland Children’s Center, all of whom have impacted a combined number of 6,330 kids through their continual service. Each of these organizations has each earned a $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation in recognition of their nominated volunteers’ achievements.

 

“We’re very proud to present this award to Jeff Harmon, he has been doing extraordinary work for Down Syndrome of Louisville and exemplifies the values of Betty Jane France,” said Mike Helton, The NASCAR Foundation Chairman. “Our fans had a tough decision because all four are passionate people who devote hours of their time to help their respective organizations. We’re delighted to present this recognition to Jeff to honor the work he’s doing in the Louisville community.”

 

Throughout the 11 years of its existence, the Betty Jane France Award has highlighted 44 different individuals who have served and uplifted children in their local communities. The NASCAR Foundation, through this program, has acknowledged 622 years of combined service from these community heroes who have touched at least 374,763 children’s lives overall.

 

Harmon began his tenure volunteering for the Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) 18 years ago, when his son, Justin, was born with Down Syndrome. Serving in the capacity of coach and fundraiser, he logs around 20 hours per month with the organization. The organization serves as a support system for local families and individuals that have dealt with Down Syndrome. 

 

 

 

Harmon and the DSL plan to use the $100,000 cash prize to help implement modern playground equipment and sensory room renovations, as well as launching satellite campuses to further support the Down Syndrome community.

 

Aside from his service, Harmon has been a committed life-long fan of NASCAR, with his all-time favorite driver being Darrell Waltrip. The racing fan grew up racing modified stock cars with his family and friends, and now gets to share his love of the sport with his own family and children.

 

To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation’s programs, including the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award and Speediatrics Children’s Fund, please visit NASCARfoundation.org.

 

 

Down Syndrome of Louisville - Providing support, education,
and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome!

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Congratulations Charlene Greer

2020 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Winner

Charlene spends approximately 120 hours per month volunteering and advocating for the eight Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia / Flagler where she serves on their Board of Directors and helps organize their annual Christmas Celebration and Honor Roll Banquet; she has worked with the organization for nine years.

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia / Flagler works to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and leaders. The organization serves more than 1,400 members each year with 87 percent of members being youth on free or reduced lunch. No child is turned away for the inability to pay. Programs include sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, the arts, character and leadership development and education and career development. 

 

Funds received from winning the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award would provide after school bus transportation through Volusia County Schools to the clubs for a quarter of the children, impacting over 150 youth.

 

Posted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties on Thursday, 5 November 2020

Physician Julian Maha and KultureCity Accepts Top #BJFHAward

2017 #NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award (#BJFHAward) Winner Embodies Ideals Upon Which Award, The NASCAR Foundation are Based

The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide honors the philanthropic ideals and vision of the late Betty Jane France, who started the foundation in 2006. The award is annually presented to a NASCAR fan who embodies those ideals through service in their community.

Julian Maha, announced at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards as the winner of the seventh annual award, is a most deserving honoree, with accomplishments that caught the attention of the thousands of NASCAR fans who made him the award winner via an on-line vote on NASCAR.com. Maha, a physician from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is the award-winning founder of KultureCity, the cutting-edge organization that works to improve the lives of children with autism while also educating society about the inclusion of autistic children. In addition to the award, KultureCity received a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation, NASCAR’s charitable arm.

“Julian certainly had tough competition this year,” said The NASCAR Foundation Chairman Mike Helton. “Collectively, this year’s group of finalists continued the trend of the award attracting top-flight nominees who have performed outstanding service in their communities to improve the lives of children in need. The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide has become one of the true highlights of every NASCAR season.”

Maha has a non-verbal autistic son, which inspired him to found KultureCity in 2013. A variety of accomplishments and accolades have ensued.

KultureCity – which has been named a Top-10 Non-Profit by Microsoft and the Top Non-Profit in Alabama – estimates that under Maha’s leadership, the organization has impacted the lives of more than 100,000 autistic children. Maha is a past recipient of the Alabama Distinguished Citizen Award; he was named “Top Southerner” by Southern Living Magazine and was a Top 40 under 40 Influencer in 2016. In addition, his Sensory Initiative program – which addresses sensory inclusivity in locations such as arenas, stadiums and other public settings – has been utilized at the Birmingham Zoo and Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, and by 12 NBA teams and two NFL teams.

“This award is truly an amazing honor,” Maha said Thursday, after accepting the award at Wynn Las Vegas. “This award belongs to all members of the KultureCity family.

“KultureCity is a movement of many. It’s a fabric, made up of many stories – and many successes – advocating for all to be accepted and treated equally.”

Maha is a proud NASCAR fan, which makes sense. He lives just a short drive from Talladega Superspeedway. A native of Malaysia, Maha came to Montgomery, Alabama as a teenager to live with his sister, who attended Auburn University on a tennis scholarship. Living near Talladega in true “NASCAR country”, he inevitably became interested in NASCAR, and now, at the age of 40, considers Denny Hamlin his favorite driver. And of course, his favorite track is the 2.66-mile ‘Dega tri-oval.

“My initial exposure to the United States in Montgomery was pretty much in terms of through sports,” Maha said. “That was the biggest thing that helped me connect with my classmates. The unifying aspect for me was sports, and it was largely basketball and NASCAR.

“For me, the biggest thing I like about NASCAR, is that everyone gets together and they create what is almost a community over a race weekend. It’s an amazing display of enjoyment of a singular event and an amazing display of unity. People from different backgrounds, different demographics. It’s everything that’s great about America.”

We can’t believe it’s been one week since we were in Las Vegas with our #BJFHAward finalists for #ChampionsWeek pic.twitter.com/cobA6kE7Ht

— TheNASCARFoundation (@NASCAR_FDN) December 7, 2017

The charities represented by Maha’s fellow award finalists all received $25,000 from The NASCAR Foundation. Those finalists:

• • Shannon Goldwater of Scottsdale, Arizona, the founder of Feeding Matters, an organization that strives to promote advances in both the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders.
• • Tammy Richardson of Las Vegas, representing the Nevada Childhood Cancer that provides programs and services to children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Richardson is a longtime active volunteer and committee member at the foundation’s Camp Cartwheel.
• • Two-time cancer survivor Chante Gonzalez Vido of Jamul, California, head counselor at a camp for young cancer patients that is operated by The Seany Foundation, which assists children and their families battling cancer.

“Julian’s work with autistic children serves as a heartwarming reminder that each of us can make a difference in the lives of others. The lengths that he has gone to improve the lives of children with autism are inspiring,” said Mike Boyd, Nationwide’s senior vice president of marketing. “We congratulate Julian on winning this year’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide and thank all of our finalists for their tireless dedication to helping children.”

Our 2017 #BJFHAward presented by @nationwide88 were recognized at Myers Brothers Awards during #ChampionsWeek. Voting ends at 5 PM EST: https://t.co/Na35v5NAlr pic.twitter.com/0BKmk4vOiM

— TheNASCARFoundation (@NASCAR_FDN) November 29, 2017

The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide
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awards at Wynn Las Vegas on November 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Watch Danica Patrick call the 2017 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide finalists: Shannon Goldwater, Chante Gonzalez Vido, Julian Maha, and Tammy Richardson. 

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Tammy Richardson - Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award (4 of 4)

“A lot of these children at our camps do not get to do regular normal activities outside their home or outside a hospital environment. I get to help give them the most amazing four days I can, to let them be okay for four days. They get to be that normal child for four days” Tammy Richardson

The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States. It's that time of year again. Four remarkable finalists are up for a $100,000 donation to the charity they represent. You can vote once a day, everyday for your favorite finalist. Voting ends November 29.

Tammy Richardson - 2017 Finalist - Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Tammy Richardson is a longtime volunteer and committee member at the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Camp Cartwheel, an involvement linked directly to honoring the memory of her late daughter Stephanie who succumbed to cancer in 2003 at the age of 17.

When Stephanie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, her response was immediate – and selfless. She became determined to personally meet every child in the state of Nevada who was also battling cancer. Fully aware that her own fight would not be won, she was committed to providing support to others.

Her mother became aware of Camp Cartwheel – and soon became immersed. In the years since her daughter passed away, Richardson has accelerated her volunteerism at the camp, striving to finish Stephanie’s unfinished task of meeting children with cancer throughout Nevada.

Richardson runs the Camp Store at Camp Cartwheel, providing items and gifts for camp attendees. She volunteers 11 months annually. Camp Cartwheel is an outdoor camp experience designed to help children fighting cancer and other critical diseases. The camp is also welcoming to young patients’ siblings. The NCCF provides 25 pediatric programs and services to nearly 500 children.

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Shannon Goldwater - Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award (3 of 4)

“Winning the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award would be transformational for our organization. It would mean the world to us. Just to be nominated and have a chance to win the award is a victory for us, in and of itself.” Shannon Goldwater

The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States. It's that time of year again. Four remarkable finalists are up for a $100,000 donation to the charity they represent. You can vote once a day, everyday for your favorite finalist. Voting ends November 29.

Shannon Goldwater - 2017 Finalist - Feeding Matters

Shannon Goldwater founded the “Feeding Matters” organization in 2006 after experiencing first-hand the challenges – and the fear – a parent faces when their child’s life is in danger due to a Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Her experience was especially challenging; her fear was threefold. Goldwater’s premature triplets, born in 2002, all were battling PFD. This, after the triplets had survived complicated surgeries. Seeking medical care for PFD was frustrating. Diagnoses varied, as did the treatments, which produced inconsistent results.

It led Goldwater down the path of founding Feeding Matters, in the hopes of helping others avoid the arduous journey her family had experienced. Feeding Matters began with Goldwater and three other volunteers. The organization now annually reaches more than 65,000 people – family members and medical professionals.

Her goal has been to combine efforts of families, medical professionals, feeding therapists and engaged volunteers to mobilize – and maximize – efforts to battle PFD. Feeding Matters promotes advances against PFD by accelerating identification and accurate diagnoses at the outset, then promoting research and care.

She has personally mentored more than 100 families dealing with PFD, connecting them with resources, providing emotional support and, perhaps most importantly, ensuring that their voices are heard by medical professionals

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Julian Maha - Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award (2 of 4)

“For me, the biggest thing about NASCAR, is that everyone gets together and they create what is almost a community over a race weekend. It’s an amazing display of enjoyment of a singular event and an amazing display of unity. People from different backgrounds, different demographics. It’s everything that’s great about America.” Julian Maha 

 

The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States. It's that time of year again. Four remarkable finalists are up for a $100,000 donation to the charity they represent. You can vote once a day, everyday for your favorite finalist. Voting ends November 29.

Julian Maha - 2017 Finalist - KultureCity

Julian Maha, an emergency room physician, founded KultureCity in 2013. The organization seeks to improve the lives of children with autism while also educating society about the inclusion of autistic individuals. Maha has a vested interest in the organizational mission. He has a non-verbal autistic son.

A native of Malaysia, Maha came to Montgomery, Alabama as a child to live with his sister, who attended Auburn University of a tennis scholarship. Living near Talladega Superspeedway in true “NASCAR country”, he has inevitably become a NASCAR fan.

Maha serves as the volunteer president of KultureCity and has led the development of their Sensory Initiative, which addresses sensory inclusivity in locations such as arenas, stadiums and other public settings. As autistic children are prone to wandering, KultureCity also has developed the lifeBOKS program to help families monitor the movements of their children through GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices.

Maha’s Sensory Initiative program has been utilized at the Birmingham Zoo and Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, and by 12 NBA teams and two NFL teams. Funds received from the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award will help fund the Sensory Initiative and the lifeBOKS program, enabling families to receive the lifeBOKS list at no cost.

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"I think as I’ve gotten older I’ve enjoyed the camp more, because now I’ve been a counselor longer than I was a camper. Most of the volunteers are former campers. It’s always like a big family reunion.” Chante Gonzalez Vido

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Chante Gonzalez Vido - 2017 Finalist - The Seany Foundation

Chante Gonzalez Vido and “Camp Reach for the Sky’ have some history. It goes back to her childhood, as she attended the camp, a number of years after being diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia at the age of six. When she was 18, she started doing volunteer work at the camp and has continued to stay involved – except for the time she missed in 2011, when the disease returned in another form.

This two-time cancer survivor has come to personify the outstanding service provided at Camp Reach for the Sky, a free summer camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. The camp is operated by the Seany Foundation, headquartered in San Diego, California. The Seany Foundation was founded to carry on the legacy of the late Sean Lewis Robins and his battle with Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that affects soft tissue and bone.

Vido, a full-time elementary school teacher, is the camp’s head counselor, overseeing all activities and training and on-boarding of volunteers while also leading fundraising efforts.

Funds resulting from the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award will support the continued offering of camp sessions at no charge, the expansion of psycho-social programs and the creation of a “junior council” to develop new camp activities and support systems.

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Remembering the First Lady of #NASCAR

Betty Jane, the widow of Bill France Jr., was known throughout the racing world as the "First Lady of NASCAR." Her impact on stock car racing and her commitment to helping others, especially children was legendary. Betty Jane died this year at age 78 of unspecified causes.

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Andy Hoffman #Wins Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation hosted its first-ever Honors Gala at the Marriott Marquis in New York City Sept. 27 to unveil the winner of its signature Betty France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide. The inaugural event raised $1.6 million to benefit hospitalized children across the country through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund. The Gala was hosted by Krista Voda of NBC Sports.

This sixth annual 'Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide' was awarded to Andy Hoffman, Founder of Team Jack Foundation. Hoffman, who will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation, started the Team Jack Foundation after his son developed pediatric brain cancer.  He has raised $3 million to help eradicate the disease since 2011. *

Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalists Logan Houptley, Jim Giaccone, Parker White and Andy Hoffman attend First Annual NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala on September 27, 2016 in New York City. *

Singer Sara Bareilles performs onstage during First Annual NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala 

**

Vice chairman of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Mike Helton, NASCAR Driver Rusty Wallace, Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalist Logan Huptley and President and Chief Executive Officer of Jon Hall Automotive Group Glenn Ritchey attend First Annual NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala.*

NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson speaks onstage.**

NASCAR drivers Julia Landauer (L) and Danica Patrick.*

NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. speaks onstage.*** 

Vice chairman of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Mike Helton, Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalist Parker White and Chief Executive Officer of Jon Hall Automotive Group Glenn Ritchey. *

Vice chairman of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Mike Helton, Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award winner Andy Hoffman and President and Chief Executive Officer of Jon Hall Automotive Group Glenn Ritchey.  *

Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award winner Andy Hoffman (L) and Sportscaster Krista Voda. ***

Board vice chairperson, NASCAR Jennifer Bates (L) and NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy speak onstage during First Annual NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala on September 27, 2016 in New York City. **

(L-R) Ty Dillon, Richard Petty, and Austin Dillon **

Jennifer Bates, Lesa France Kennedy, Andy Hoffman, Amy France, Brian France, and Ben Kennedy pose with award onstage during First Annual NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala on September 27, 2016 in New York City. ***

The following NASCAR champions and stars in attendance were: 

• six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson, 
• seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, 
• reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch, 
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, 
• two-time NASCAR XFINITY Series Champions Martin Truex Jr., 
• two-time NASCAR XFINITY Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 
• NASCAR Camping World Truck and XFINITY Series Champion Austin Dillon 
• Ray Black Jr., 
• Ryan Blaney, 
• Alex Bowman, 
• Ty Dillon, 
• Kasey Kahne, 
• Ben Kennedy, 
• Julia Landauer, 
• Kyle Larson, 
• Danica Patrick, 
• Eddie Wood,
• Len Wood.

*Photo by Mike Stobe/NASCAR via Getty Images

**Photo by Bennett Raglin/NASCAR via Getty Images

***Bryan Bedder/NASCAR via Getty Images

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Your Vote Will Change a Life #BJFHAward #NASCAR

Less Than One Week Left To Vote!

Voting for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide closes in less than a week! The voting period began on July 13, 2016 and ends at 5:00 P.M. EST. on September 26, 2016.

Click Here To Cast Your Vote

 

You can vote up to 1 time per day per login method; with the winner being announced on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 during The NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala in New York City.

This year's champions all
have heartwarming stories.

 

AWARDS:

Of the four (4) selected Award finalists for the Award, three (3) of the finalists and the one (1) winner chosen by the Award Vote will receive prizes as follows:

(a) One (1) Award winner will receive:

• (i) A $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to the children’s charity affiliated with the Award winner’s original nomination for the Award. Said charity must be a registered, public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization within the United States.
• (ii) An all-expenses-paid trip* to a NASCAR race weekend (Award winner may bring one guest) designated by The NASCAR Foundation in 2016 as part of the Award recognition process and in recognition of the person as a finalist for the award.
• (iii) An all-expenses- paid trip* to The NASCAR Foundation’s Honors Gala in New York, New York on September 27, 2016 (Award winner may bring one guest) to receive the Award and a trophy.
• (iv) An all-expenses-paid- trip* for a child (and child’s parent/guardian) who benefits from Award winner’s designated charity to participate in activities during The NASCAR Foundation’s Honors Gala in New York, New York on September 27, 2016.
• (v) An all-expenses-paid trip* to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards in Las Vegas in December 2016 (Award winner may bring one guest) to be recognized at select activities, at the sole discretion of The NASCAR Foundation.
• (vi ) An all-expenses-paid trip* for a child (and child’s pare nt/guardian) who benefits from Award winner’s designated charity to participate in select activities during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards in Las Vegas in December 2016, at the sole discretion of The NASCAR Foundation. 

(b) Three (3) Award Finalists will each receive:

• (i) A minimum $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to the Award finalist’s designated children’s charity. Said charity must be a registered, public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States.
• (ii) An all -expenses-paid trip* to a NASCAR race weekend (Award finalists may each bring one guest) designated by The NASCAR Foundation in 2016 as part of the Award recognition process and in recognition of the person as a finalist for the Award.
• (iii) An all-expenses-paid trip* for each of the three (3) Award finalists to The NASCAR Foundation’s Honors Gala in New York, NY on September 27, 2016 (Award finalists may each bring one guest), as well as a child (and child’s parent/guardian) that benefit s from the Award f inalist’s designated charity.

This prestigious award honors a dedicated NASCAR fan who has made a profound impact on the lives of children in their community through volunteerism. Because of your vote, an outstanding volunteer will be awarded $100,000 from The NASCAR Foundation to the children’s charity they represent. This year's champions all have heartwarming stories. Vote now at NASCAR.com/Award Thank you for your participation! Your vote will change a life! 

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