During a post-race interview following his
June 7 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway, Martin Truex
Jr. was asked by a member of the media how he was able to keep going
forward after all the adversity that’s confronted him over the past
two seasons.
Without hesitation Truex gave a succinct and
heartfelt answer -- "Never Give Up."
The "Never Give Up" saying has
taken on a meaning of its own, touching Truex’s social media followers and race
fans throughout the country and the world.
Due to the global reaction to the
slogan, Truex and his girlfriend Sherry Pollex have designed a NEVER GIVE UP
wristband to help raise awareness, advocacy and research funding for ovarian
cancer through the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in cooperation with the Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance (OCNA).
It's been more than a year
since Pollex was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has been a
longtime advocate and fundraiser for childhood cancer research
and carries the same passion in her spokesperson role for the OCNA.
The cost of the NEVER GIVE UP wristband
is $4 and can be ordered online by visiting www.martintruexjr.com.
With September being National Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month, the OCNA will also be selling the NEVER GIVE UP
wristbands at its Teal Appeal display booth during the Bojangles' Southern
500 Sprint Cup Series weekend (Sept. 4-6) at Darlington Raceway.
When asked about the fundraising
wristband, Pollex said, “We hope everyone finds inspiration while
wearing the NEVER GIVE UP wristband and knows that they are making a
contribution to a very worthwhile cause.”
The black and teal NEVER GIVE UP
silicone wristbands carry a personal message from Martin and Sherry along
with their signatures separated by a teal ribbon. The wristband will also
include a card that lists the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
The outside matte black finish of the
wristband represents Truex's No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet and the
inside teal finish represents the official ribbon color for ovarian cancer
awareness.
To learn more about ovarian cancer visit the
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance website at www.ovariancancer.org.
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