Thanks to Nathan’s Famous, the world famous hot dog company, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis were celebrated for being leaders in the community and making active play possible by NASCAR driver Aric Almirola before today’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
As part of its Ready. Set. PLAY. initiative with national non-profit KaBOOM!, Almirola surprised Juan Ongay, Unit Director at the LeGore Club, with a $1,000 Kroger gift card towards the purchase of groceries, courtesy of Nathan’s Famous.
Guests from the LeGore Boys & Girls Club, one of 11 Boys & Girls Clubs in Indianapolis, were greeted at the race track by the Richard Petty Motorsports team and escorted to the garage area to meet the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner. Almirola then surprised the group with the $1,000 gift card. Those in attendance stayed at the famed race track to watch Almirola race in this afternoon’s Crown Royal presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at The Brickyard.
“Our kids experienced the afternoon of their lives today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the guests of Nathan’s Famous,” said James Whitten, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. “We thought they were just going to watch the race but to be surprised by Aric Almirola with a $1,000 Kroger gift card towards the purchase of groceries on behalf of Nathan’s, we couldn’t be happier. This donation will have a direct impact on our Back to School Nights that we’ll hold in the coming weeks!”
The Ready. Set. PLAY. initiative is a partnership created in 2014 by Nathan’s Famous with KaBOOM!. Ready. Set. PLAY. celebrates play and the local leaders who are making active play possible in communities across the nation.
“Nathan’s Famous is all about fun, family and community,” said Mike Paribello, Sr. Director of Marketing, Nathan’s Famous. “We are really proud of our Ready. Set. PLAY. partnership with KaBOOM! and are thrilled to champion active play by donating $1,000 of free groceries to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.”
“I’m proud to work with Nathan’s Famous to encourage children to be active and thank the leaders in the community who ensure kids have a place to do just that,” said Almirola. “I have two children of my own and I know how important it is to keep them active while providing a well-balanced diet. This is a great way for Nathan’s to have an immediate impact on organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.”
Nathan’s Famous was founded almost 100 years ago in Coney Island, a popular New York City amusement and leisure destination. Nathan’s Famous prides itself on its great quality, unmistakable taste, and a passion for family fun and community support.
Nathan’s Famous is a licensed brand of Smithfield Foods.
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