Newman Foundation Requests Aid For Tornado Victims

The Ryan Newman Foundation is reaching out to animal lovers for help in getting much needed supplies to their four-legged friends in need. The devastating tornadoes that ripped through Indiana and Kentucky last week tore apart communities and left many animals displaced from their owners and in need of supplies and medical attention.

As a result, the Ryan Newman Foundation is taking donations to help those areas hit the hardest and working closely with area representatives of the Humane Society of the United States to get what is needed to local organizations.

"It’s hard to believe that we are back in this situation, reaching out to the public for donations again,” said Ryan Newman Foundation vice president Krissie Newman. "It brings me back to the sadness of last year when tornadoes hit a number of states and left behind so many animals looking for their owners and in great need of help.

"I can't begin to imagine what the families who lost loved-ones and everything they own are going through. Among the tragedy, many pets have lost their owners or are lost themselves and looking for comfort. We can use all the help we can get from NASCAR fans and pet lovers to raise money and collect donations for our mission."

Your support will allow the foundation to transport much needed care to pets affected from by this tragedy. Items requested include:

·         Dog Food- small bags, and moist cases needed most

·         Cat Food- small bags, and moist cases needed most

·         Crates of all sizes

·         Water

·         Dog beds & bowls

·         Towels

·         Treats

·         Cat litter

·         Bleach, paper towels & other cleaning supplies

·         Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markers

·         Latex gloves

·         Gauze

·         Hand soap & dish soap

·         Kleenex

·         Pet Shampoo, regular formula (NOT flea formula)

·         Yellow professional mop buckets

 Three designated drop off locations have been established in North Carolina.

Ryan Newman Motorsports
165 Jennings Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Phone: 704-876-4776
Hours for drop off: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday (Someone will be on site to assist with donations)
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th

Humane Society of Iredell County
110 Robinson Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: 704-663-3330
Hours for drop off: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Someone will be on site to assist with donations)
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th

Humane Society of Charlotte
2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28023
Phone: 704-377-0534
Hours for drop off: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Sunday
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th

If you would like to make a monetary donation to the relief efforts, please visit www.ryannewmanfoundation.org.