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| Ambrose has motivation to win at Sonoma |
"The Racing for a
Miracle" initiative is a multi-faceted program created by long-time RPM
partner Stanley, the Ace Hardware Foundation and Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals to benefit ill children by raising funds for the hospitals that
provide their care. In addition to the possible $1 million donation, Stanley
has already pledged $100,000 to the program and has donated over $500,000 since
the inception of this partnership.
"I'm really looking
forward to going to Sonoma and racing for $1 million to help benefit sick and
injured children through 'The Racing for a Miracle' program," said Ambrose.
"I'm very fortunate to have such a great sponsor in Stanley, who has
partnered with the Ace Hardware Foundation and Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals to make this special program a reality. It's going to be an
extraordinary week for my whole Stanley crew. I can't wait to get it
started."
As part of the special
week of events, Ambrose, crew chief Todd Parrott and members of the No. 9
Stanley pit crew will visit the UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento,
Calif., on Thursday, June 21. While at the hospital, Ambrose and crew will
spend time with the patients and their family members. In addition, the No. 9
pit crew will perform pit stop demonstrations, participate in remote control
car races, go "tape measure fishing" and other fun, kid-friendly
activities.
On Friday, Ambrose and
representatives from Stanley will present the $100,000 donation to the Ace
Hardware Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in Victory Lane at
Sonoma. Following the check presentation, Ambrose, with the assistance of four
current and former UC Davis Children's Hospital patients, will unveil a special
paint scheme that will run this weekend on the No. 9 Ford Fusion. These four
very special children will also serve as "Honorary Crew Members" of
the No. 9 team throughout the weekend.
"Our special pit
crew guests are going to be my four good luck charms to help me end up in
Victory Lane on Sunday," explained the driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford.
"My team and I are honored to be able to host these children and show them
what racing is all about. It's just great to be a part of such a special
program. It means the world to my crew and I to see the smiles that will be on
these kids’ faces throughout the weekend."
The special paint scheme
will include the names of the four "Honorary Crew Members," as well
as one child from each U.S. state and Washington D.C. Each name featured on the
car is a current or former Children's Miracle Network Hospitals patientwho has
met their unique medical challenge with courage.
For more information on
the "Racing for a Miracle" program, including more ways to support
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, visitwww.stanleymotorsports.com.
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