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ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AT VICTORY JUNCTION GANG SET FOR OCT. 18
10.13.2008
RANDLEMAN, N.C. – Oct. 13, 2008 - Victory Junction Gang welcomes the public to its open house on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. Open house is held in conjunction with Randleman NASCAR Days and offers guests an opportunity to see the facility and understand Victory Junction’s mission.
Victory Junction is a not-for-profit camp that enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe medically-sound environment.
All buildings, including the children’s favorite Jimmie Johnson Victory Lanes bowling alley to the Kurt Busch Super Dome, will be open for public viewing and provide the opportunity to see what Victory Junction campers experience. Victory Junction staff will be on hand to answer questions and share stories.
Hot dogs, drinks and chips will be for sale in our Hendrick Fuel Stop; while carnival food will be available in the camp store. The Michael Waltrip Operation Marathon Sportscenterwill play host to the second annual “Vic’s Garage Sale” where NASCAR memorabilia and other various items will be sold with proceeds benefitting camp.
Guests may drive directly to camp or ride the shuttle from the Richard Petty Museum located at 142 West Academy Street in Randleman to Victory Junction for a donation of $5. The shuttle will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET.
About Victory Junction Gang
Victory Junction Gang is a year-round camping environment for children, ages 6 to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, N.C. with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, Kan. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with 22 partner hospitals. Victory Junction’s mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
