McMurray Kicks Off “National Autism Awareness Month” at Texas Motor Speedway
April 4, 2008
2:34 EDT
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that currently affects one in every 150 children. This weekend, at Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray will help promote autism awareness through a special paint scheme, as well as the launch of a month-long online auction with all proceeds going towards the research and support of autism and families coping with this neurobiological disorder.
“Crown Royal has been extremely giving to my foundation by providing space on the car, as well as on my firesuits and helmets,” said McMurray. “Each season they pick a race where we can run the autism awareness puzzle pieces, and throughout the season, they assist us with promotions, donations and helping promote awareness.”
McMurray will pilot the No. 26 Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Ford Fusion in this weekend’s Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Along with the black and gold paint scheme, the rear quarter panels and the television panel of the No. 26 Ford Fusion will don the autism awareness puzzle pieces.
“A few weeks ago, we thought of a pretty cool promotion to give two fans a full access weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Along with a pair of garage passes, the two fans will also enjoy get to watch the race from one of the luxury suites. And to top off the weekend, they will leave with a replica helmet. The two fans went way above our expectations and bid more than $4,200 on the package. I hope it’s worth every penny to them, because all of the money is going to such a great cause.”
Dawn Litteken and Chris Dake, both from Springfield, Mo., McMurray’s home state, will travel south for this once-in-a-lifetime weekend with the No. 26 Crown Royal team.
“Both Chris and I are looking forward to a great weekend with Jamie,” said Litteken. “We realize the challenges that autism presents, and being able to support a great cause was reason enough to donate the money. Being able to attend the race and spend the weekend with the No. 26 team is extra to us.”
The Jamie McMurray Foundation’s month-long auction also launches this weekend and will run through the end of April. Fans can bid on all kinds of memorabilia with all proceeds benefiting autism research and support.
http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=793&srcid=793
“It’s so great to see so many people come together and want to help with everything we are doing this month for autism awareness,” said McMurray. “Hopefully, we can top this weekend off with a great run for us in our special No. 26 Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Ford Fusion. We built some momentum last weekend, and hopefully we can carry it all the way through Texas this weekend.”
www.jamiemcmurray.com/foundation
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4 Comments
pickelfam
Apr 12 2008 10:00
Autism Awareness
Thank you so much for this post. Most of us in the autism community are working hard this month to not only raise awareness but to help build communities (like one of my new favorites, http://www.trusera.com/about) and help families that are struggling. Like the above poster, Jill, there are many families out there still just receiving diagnoses and floundering but there is help everywhere.
Happymomma
Apr 08 2008 12:27
IT IS ALL AMAZING!!!
Every bit helps. Please check out our website. My Godson has Autism and we found a new way to help him… there are service dogs for Autistic children…. check it out!!!
www.dawsonsdog.com
Thanks
CEFan6099
Apr 05 2008 00:48
yeah im not too sure
i heard the same thing. i think its great too!! one reason why i think Jamie is amazing!
JOYRIDE88
Apr 05 2008 00:17
Thanks for this blog
My son has Autism(as I’m sure you know!)I think it’s really wonderful of him to do this!Do you know who in his family has Autism? I heard it was his younger brother.