Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere | www.raace.org July 31, 2017 Made possible by: “Inside Edition” DEAR READERS: Over the next year, Inside Edition will focus on protecting the next generation of racers. The articles and information will include information from the You’ve relied on our quality products, services and people for nearly 60 years, Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere regarding the RAACE movement, and real life stories of families in the motorsports community and their children. THANK U! and now we’re counting on you to join us in a cause that is in line with our values. At 84 Lumber we believe it’s our responsibility to help organizations that can make the greatest positive impact. That’s why we’ve joined the RAACE movement Why RAACE? RAACE Supporters Protecting as a “Superhero”. RAACE stands for The Race the Next Generation of Racers Against Abuse of Children Everywhere and is a 501(c)(3) With the help of its supporters, RAACE has been generating awareness of the hidden epidemic of child sexual abuse for over a decade, educating parents on the facts and non-profit organization providing tools and resources that teach them how to talk to their children at every age dedicated to eliminating child of their development. Throughout its history, more than 60,000 RAACE sexual abuse before it happens. Fans worldwide have lent their support to put an Our mission is to raise public end to child sexual abuse. awareness and provide tools No group has championed the cause more than the motorsports community. to help families protect children The Stats at home, in their community, It’s the statistics that get you. The reaction of and all over the world. those unfamiliar with the epidemic is always similar when they hear the staggering facts that 1 Join Len Sammons, his family, and the in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are abused: you stop AARN extended community by joining breathing for a moment and feel as though a the RAACE movement today: knife has pierced your heart. Currently there are approximately 39 million Stevie Smith Team, Knoxville www.raace.org known survivors of child abuse in America today. KNOWN survivors — and only 1 in 10 children who are sexually abused will ever tell anyone. “This is the very reason that child sexual abuse is called a ‘silent epidemic’,” says Brad Brickel, executive director, RAACE. “If children knew that it was alright to tell, they might be able to stop the abuse sooner or, hopefully, before it happens. And possibly get an abuser off the streets.” In order for parents and caregivers to protect their children, they need to be aware of the threat and feel comfortable talking with their kids about it. Experts agree that if children feel safe enough to talk openly with their parents, they are more outwardly confident and less likely to become victims of sexual abuse. They are also more likely to disclose the first sign of an abusive situation. The Racing Family Racing is a family affair, so when RAACE founder Ken Smith approached his brother and nephew, Steve Smith, Sr. and Stevie Smith, respectively, about promoting the nonprofit to the motorsports community, both of the legendary sprint car drivers eagerly agreed. Since then, numerous drivers, teams, motorsports businesses, sponsors and fans have joined the cause, offering their support by applying the RAACE logo to their cars, wearing RAACE branded uniforms, donating memorabilia for silent auctions, hosting autograph sessions, volunteering at events, reading and sharing our literature and talking about RAACE to fans around the world. www.raace.org www.raace.org Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere | www.raace.org Thanks to our Title Sponsor! Join the RAACE: 1.800.755.KIDS RAACE Supporters (continued) Seven Ways You Can Join the RAACE SuperHero to Volunteer: providing the non-profit organization a bigger Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the world was safer for children everywhere? It can be, and you Supporters Make it Happen audience to share its mission. Additionally, can help! Talking about abuse is a good start, but the only way to actually prevent it is to RAACE’s Giant Wheel game is a visible and EARN YOUR BADGE(S) RAACE created seven (7) unique ways to help take action. Some of us might be ready to jump right in and share RAACE’s message with the RAACE Hero Race Teams engaging display at the motorsports show, WHEN YOU JOIN THE RAACE protect children from abuse (See page 7). The world, while others may prefer to show their support more modestly. We understand that, so Nick Baey, Mike Baker, Doug Horne, Dave Shirk enabling RAACE to connect with families face RAACE SuperHero program is designed for we’ve created seven different ways to get involved in the RAACE to end child sex abuse. to face in a fun and non-threatening way. those who feel strongly about the organization’s Check out our opportunities for involvement and find the one that’s right for you: mission and are willing to go the extra mile by The success and notoriety of RAACE’s Hero donating their resources to share RAACE’s race teams and drivers provide the RAACE Fan: If you believe in our mission and want to support our cause but have limited time and/or message and influence others to join the cause. organization an opportunity to share its resources to contribute, consider becoming a RAACE Fan. You’ll show your support by reading about our message with a vast audience, in a highly visible Longtime RAACE supporter Len Sammons is latest news and events on social media. manner but without being intrusive. Stevie one such SuperHero. An iconic fixture in Smith, Kyle Weiss, Alan Sagi, Joey Biasi, Doug RAACE SuperFan: Do you have a large following on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or other social media motorsports for decades, Len, with sons Danny Horne, Mike Sweeney, Dave Shirk, Kenny networks? If you would like to use your social media influence to support our cause, please join us as a and Davey, publish Area Auto Racing News Pettyjohn, Darryl Shoff, Brian and Ashley Therien, RAACE SuperFan. You’ll make a difference by utilizing your connections for social fundraising on RAACE’s (AARN), and produce the annual Motorsports Scott LeBarron, Dave Ely, Keith Flach, Dakota Racecar & Trade Show via his firm Len Sammons behalf using our Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform. Kohler, Robbie Shuttlesworth, Shane Cottle, Lou Motorsports Productions. Supporting RAACE is RAACE Hero: Do you feel strongly about our mission and wish to be a vocal advocate? In the highly Cicconi, Tevor Kobylarz, Donnie Shatz, Jimmy a natural fit for AARN and the motorsports Horton, Davey Sammons, Todd Baer and his son visible role of RAACE Hero, you’ll act as a public ambassador for our cause by sharing important show because of RAACE’s racing platform that Nick, Shane Cottle, Daryn Pittman, Craig information about the prevention of abuse and by sponsoring co-branded events, apparel, promotional appeals to kids and established relationships Whitmoyer, Brett Arndt, Bruce Buckwalter, Jr., items, and more. with numerous race teams. The newspaper is Stevie Buckwalter, Donnie Steward, Tim Henry, including one insert a month about RAACE, RAACE SuperHero: Are you a leadership position at a company or organization with influence, interested (continued on page 3) in aligning your brand with our mission and cause? The RAACE SuperHero was created for organizations that lead by example and seek to positively influence both their internal and external communities. RAACE Partner: Would you like to provide financial contributions to support our mission and cause? RAACE Has Three Primary Goals: RAACE Partners donate funds, provide in-kind donations, trade donations, or donate vehicles to help fund our prevention initiatives. 1. We Expose 2. We Educate 3. We Inspire RAACE Volunteer: Are you interested in actively supporting our cause through your time and talents? the Hidden Epidemic of you about the nature of others to stand up against As a RAACE Volunteer, you can make a valuable difference by participating in various aspects of our Child Sexual Abuse the problem, how and why abuse by joining RAACE organization, such as events, programs, board positions and more. Child sexual abuse exists at epidemic levels and is it happens, and where it through 1 of our 7 ways: RAACE Prayer Warrior: Are you a person, spiritual leader or faith-based organization who wants to far more common than people think — 1 in 3 girls inspire others to support our mission? As a RAACE Prayer Warrior, you can help generate awareness, happens — often with individuals who have 1. RAACE Fan and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused by age 18. educate adults and children, and encourage others to take action through your network, congregation, regular contact with your child. We also provide 2. RAACE SuperFan Furthermore, over 90% of offenders are someone programs, etc. plenty of free resources that will be your best 3. RAACE Hero the child knows and trusts. 4. RAACE SuperHero defensive tools to protect your child from becoming Please join us in whatever capacity most resonates with you. At RAACE, we believe that 5. RAACE Partner each and every one of us can play a pivotal role in putting an end to the heartbreak of child a victim of abuse. 6. RAACE Volunteer 7. RAACE Prayer Warrior sexual abuse. Protect the next generation HELP PROTECT KIDS! MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS IN PREVENTION! INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH RAACE? CONTACT US TODAY! of racers! Donate online or you can mail a check directly to RAACE.