Racing for a Cure

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! Hahaha!!! Seriously, if any of you know me, you know drag racing is a passion of mine. SO naturally, I've brought together my two loves... Raising money for LLS and drag racing! Hence, Racing for a Cure!

I am still lucky enough to work for a Pro Modified team that runs in a national circuit called the ADRL, or the American Drag Racing League. This allows our car to be seen all over the USA! Well, of course me being the opportunist I am, quickly jumped on the chance to help raise money for LLS, raise awareness of blood cancer, and just remind people of the Society. Needless to say it was a big hit! My friend Kellie and I were able to raise a substantial amount of money for LLS. Remember, it only takes $1000 to give 10 children cancer medicine for a month, so lets say a lot of kids could get the medicine they need, or a medical researcher could make a breakthrough in a cure, or a family might receive help with their insurance co-pays... Regardless, we know we helped make a difference, and moreover - drag race fans all over the WORLD have helped make a difference.

I must admit most of my fundraising accomplishments have come via racing... The racing community is amazing for lending their support for worthy causes. Not only have fans came out in full force to donate, but so have teams and drivers. Many of my Pro Mod adversaries have gave big... Good folks like Gaylen Smith and his LenMar Motorsports Team, Frankie "Mad Man" Taylor, Mike Castallana, Danny Rowe, Toney Russell, Josh Hernandez and Keith Goolsby of Superlifts who all gave large donations, and my new friend "Fast" Jack Beckman who is lending his star power... Mr Beckman, who is an inspiration himself, is a major contender in Top Fuel Funny Car in the NHRA Full Throttle Series and is also a lymphoma survivor. Commanding such major attention in the world of motorsports, having Mr. Beckman help lend his name to the cause is proving to be priceless.

Regardless if you are a drag race fan or not, you cannot dispute what big hearts the fans, drivers, and crew's have for helping those who need it. Without the generosity of those within the industry I love so much, I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am now in my overall fundraising efforts. Besides, racing has helped me keep the "fun" in fundraising. Hahaha! Okay, that was a bit dorky even for me!