Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson selected the final two charities to be featured on the 2013 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope from a pool of media nominations.
The Humane Society of Charlotte and Encompass Early Education and Care Inc. were chosen to appear on the helmet that Johnson will wear during race weekend activities at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Aug. 18, 2013. Each organization also will receive a grant of $10,000 and a special Blue Bunny ice cream party.
The Humane Society of Charlotte is a community resource committed to improving the lives of companion animals through adoption, spay/neuter, and education.
The Humane Society of Charlotte was nominated by Larry Sprinkle of NBC Charlotte. According to Mr. Sprinkle, “the Humane Society of Charlotte saved the lives of over 3,400 dogs and cats last year. This organization works tirelessly to make sure that every one of their shelter animals finds a special home.”
Sprinkle praised the HSC, saying, “In my 40 years in Charlotte broadcasting and involvement with shelters, I’ve never seen a group work so intently on their mission.”
Encompass Early Education and Care is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality education and care for children and support for families with a commitment to compassion, quality, and advocacy.
NASCAR Illustrated’s Jay Pfeifer, who nominated Encompass Early Education and Care, said, “Encompass provides early education to families throughout my hometown of Green Bay, Wis. Thanks to sliding-scale tuition, Encompass makes this invaluable service available to everyone – not just to the families who can afford it.”
The Humane Society of Charlotte, located in Charlotte, N.C., and Encompass Early Education and Care Inc., located in Green Bay, Wis., join International FOP Association, Ruth’s Reusable Resources, Denver Kids, Inc., Miracle League of Pensacola, Chelsea’s Hope, Me Fine Foundation, Against Abuse, Inc., Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Make-A-Wish Iowa as charities that will be featured on the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope.
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