THE NASCAR FOUNDATION One Daytona Boulevard | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | T: 877.515.GIVE (4483) | F: 386.310.5737 Turning Our Kids Into Winners® WEB: NASCARfoundation.org E-MAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/NASCARFoundation © 2014 The NASCAR Foundation TWITTER: twitter.com/NASCAR_FDN is a trademark of NASCAR, Inc. INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/nascar_fdn Printed on Recycled Paper 2014 ANNUAL REPORT A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRWOMAN Dear Friends of The NASCAR Foundation, On behalf of everyone in our organization, I want to offer a personal round of thanks for the support we received in 2014 to the various members of the generous “NASCAR Family.” The NASCAR Family – our family – starts with the sport’s incredibly loyal fan base and extends to include our drivers, teams, tracks and sponsors. Each and every year since The NASCAR Foundation came into existence, we have seen just how special that family is, as it helps the foundation achieve its goals. There is no doubt that 2014 was the best year yet for The NASCAR Foundation. 3 The fourth annual “High Speed Hold ’Em” poker tournament was held in February 2014, raising $150,000 for the Speediatrics children’s care unit at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach. The tournament has quickly found a niche during the area’s annual season-opening Speedweeks. It is building its own tradition, to the benefit of the community and its children. 3 The fourth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presentation was an emotional highlight of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards show last December at Wynn Las Vegas. After an extensive nine-month process that included gathering nominations from throughout the nation, determining four national finalists and then conducting several months of on-line voting to decide the winner, the award was presented to 32-year-old Daniel Noltemeyer of Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel, who has Down syndrome, was a most-deserving winner. As a national and international spokesman for Best Buddies Kentucky and Best Buddies International – organizations that spotlight the importance of social inclusion regarding people facing developmental and educational challenges – he personifies the selfless volunteerism, the caring and the compassion the award is meant to honor. This year promises to be special as well, starting with the exciting announcement that Nationwide Insurance has become the presenting sponsor of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. This is a partnership that truly “raises the bar” for the award. As we go forward in 2015, our enthusiasm is boundless, our commitment steadfast. And that is because of the support MISSION & IMPACT we receive on a daily basis from all of you. Again, thank you so very much for helping the grand visions and dreams of The NASCAR Foundation become realities. The NASCAR Foundation is dedicated to giving children the Sincerely, power to win, through a variety of opportunities focused on education, health and volunteerism. Since 2006, we have committed more than $20 million to initiatives that inspire Betty Jane France children around the country to live, learn and play. Chairwoman, The NASCAR Foundation Evidence of our impact can be found on the smiles of thousands of children attending school that now have innovative technological resources inside the classroom, receiving care in its Speediatrics 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS hospital units and exploring the behind-the-scenes world p Betty Jane France, p Leonard G. Field, MD, PhD p Jill Gregory p Doris Rumery of NASCAR during race weekends. Our impact can also be Chairwoman p Steve Gaffney p Mike Helton p Rusty Wallace seen through The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France p Jennifer Bates p Harold Goodemote p Lesa France Kennedy p Todd Wilson p Gary Crotty p Stu Grant p Glenn Ritchey Humanitarian Award which honors the spirit of volunteerism that drives the NASCAR community. 1 OUR NATIONAL IMPACT! 0 Our Board Members Glenn Ritchey and Harold Goodemote find time to visit with Speediatrics patients! The NASCAR Foundation is dedicated to giving children the power to win. 0 Our 2014 everyday champions for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week in Las Vegas. 0 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Contender, Kyle Busch, joined us at G.B. Swift Specialty School in Chicago, IL where he talked about the importance of education. 2 We are proud to build a legacy of making donations to benefit the children in our racing communities who need it most – like Best Buddies Kentucky, benefiting charity of 2014 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award winner Daniel Noltemeyer! 2 3 HONORING EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS 0 The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award honors a NASCAR fan who embodies the ideals of charity and community that Mrs. France has championed throughout her life. The NASCAR Foundation will donate a total of $175,000 to the charities of the finalists – with the winner’s charity receiving $100,000 and remaining finalists’ charities each gaining $25,000. Each award finalist will receive a VIP experience at a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, and a trip to the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas, where The NASCAR Foundation will present its award winner with the $100,000 donation and a new vehicle from the official car sponsor. Since the award’s inception in 2011, The NASCAR Foundation has donated more than $700,000 to children’s charities across the country in honor of outstanding volunteers. And through the finalists’ combined efforts, more than 52,000 children have been helped! 4 5 MEET OUR 2014 CHAMPIONS 0 Amber received her Official Humanitarian Award Jacket 0 Tammy received her official Humanitarian Award Jacket from Toyota Racing Driver/Team Owner Michael Waltrip. from Toyota Racing Representative Keith Dahl. FINALIST Amber Larkin FINALIST Tammy Anderson-Lee Orlando, FL - Noah’s Light Foundation San Diego, CA - Autism Society San Diego The donation to Noah’s Light Foundation has The donation to Autism Society San Diego provided supported the trial phase of the NOAH Protocol—a scholarships for children with autism to take part in an clinical trial helping to find a cure for pediatric brain adaptive swimming lesson program and Surf Camp, cancer! and private swimming instruction! “I don’t think about my disability, Pediatric brain cancer claimed the life of Amber Larkin’s Over the last 13 years, Tammy Anderson-Lee has worked but instead, I try to be the best that I 8-year-old son Noah in 2012. The following year Amber with Autism Society Sand Diego to bring light to the harsh started Noah’s Light Foundation, with a mission to find a reality that drowning is the number one cause of death for can be. I have a great life. I work, have cure for pediatric brain cancer. children with Autism under the age of 14. She has worked a wonderful family and friends. I have tirelessly to develop techniques to teach autistic children a positive attitude and try to be a how to swim – saving many lives! strong self-advocate to help make the world a better place.” FINALIST Chris McElwee 0 Daniel enjoyed his Fort Washington, PA - Michael’s Way WINNER Daniel Noltemeyer pace car ride with Louisville, KY Brett Bodine. The donation to Michael’s Way has helped Best Buddies Kentucky expand their impact by paying the non-medical bills of families located in Charlotte, NC! The $100,000 donation to Best Buddies Kentucky has increased staffing and provided the introduction of a school-based program When Chris McElwee lost his 25-year-old brother to educating students about intellectual development disabilities. Leukemia he felt driven to get involved. This tragic circumstance was the catalyst for Chris to create Daniel Noltemeyer was the driving force behind the establishment of Best Buddies Michael’s Way, a nonprofit helping others affected by Kentucky, a chapter of Best Buddies International organization founded in 1989. the emotional and financial challenges of having a Best Buddies works to promote social inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. young family member fighting cancer. Daniel can attest to the discrimination that prevents that inclusion as he himself has Down syndrome. But Daniel Noltemeyer has not only accepted the challenges presented by this genetic condition, he has turned into an internationally known spokesman for people with 2 Chris met Dale Earnhardt Jr. during his VIP Experience all disabilities. at Martinsville Speedway. 6 7 TECHNOLOGY DONATIONS Dear The NASCAR Foundation, I appreciate all of your help with my Aerospace Project. The Chromebooks have allowed the students to do more research and complete competition requirements. The Chromebooks for Aerospace Project has been a huge impact for the students. We have been able to do more research using the Chromebooks than ever before. The Studies show that teachers are the primary source of We funded Chromebooks for Science Teacher Mr. donation has allowed me to provide a 1-to-1 technology to team ratio, giving students funding for classroom projects, The NASCAR Foundation Mariano Guerra at Mountain Sky Junior High School! access to technology. I know that with the Chromebooks my students were able to is changing that. We provide cutting-edge resources and These Chromebooks were used in the Honeywell Aerospace are introducing students to the science and technology of Competition. Mr. Guerra’s enthusiasm for teaching science push their scientific thinking forward and expand their ideas using digital media and NASCAR. Our technology resource donations ensure teachers and offering his students participation in real-life projects internet resources. All of the students want to thank you for thinking and caring about have the tools they need to keep pace with their lesson plans. fueled his desire to request these much-needed resources! what they are taking part in.