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Celebrating 5 Years of Smiles
05.12.2009
Celebrating 5 Years of Smiles…Together
Online Charity Auction Supporting Victory Junction
Online Charity Auction Supporting Victory Junction
Randleman, NC -May 11, 2009 - Victory Junction was built…Together. In just five years, over 11,000 children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses and their family members have experienced the once in a life time Victory Junction camping experience. During the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race on May 16, 2009, several members of the Coca-Cola racing family will come together in celebration and auction off the ultimate racing uniform as part of the NASCAR Day festivities.
"Coca-Cola is honored to be a partner with and celebrate the 5th anniversary of Victory Junction. The hard work and dedication of the Petty’s, the Camp employees and volunteers, as well as the support from the NASCAR industry has delivered countless smiles and happy memories for the children and families who attend the camp. Coca-Cola is especially proud and thankful that members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family have teamed together to create a racing uniform that will be part of the on-line auction on NASCAR.com. What a great way to celebrate 5 Years of Smiles...Together." - Beatriz Perez, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing, Coca-Cola North America.
Ultimate Racing Uniform:
· Tony Stewart 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Office Depot Firesuit
· Kevin Harvick 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Pennzoil Firesuit
· Bobby Labonte 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Oakley gloves
· Greg Biffle 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Puma racing shoes
· Denny Hamlin Wiley X sun glasses worn the day of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
· Encased 2009 Coca-Cola Victory Lane hat signed by Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Michael Waltrip, David Ragan, Kevin Harvick, Coach Joe Gibbs and Clint Bowyer
"DeLana and I are honored to have worked with Victory Junction for many years," said Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Kevin Harvick. "Having the opportunity to donate this year’s All-Star uniform to the online auction is a great chance for fans to bid on something that will benefit kids all over the country and allow them to attend camp.”
As a special addition, fans can bid on the deck lid of Kyle Petty’s 2006 My Coke Rewards Dodge driven in the 2006 NASCAR Sprint All-Star and Coca-Cola 600 races.
“As part of the Coca-Cola racing family of drivers since the early ‘90s, I have seen the generosity and support they have shown over the years. We are proud to call them a member of the Victory Junction Family.” says Victory Junction Founder, Kyle Petty.
The online auction will begin at 6 a.m. EST on May 11, 2009 and run through 5 p.m. EST on May 23, 2009. Go to http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1089&srcid=949
5 Years of Smiles. 1 Ultimate Racing Uniform. Thousands of lives changed!
About Victory Junction:
Victory Junction 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 27 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.
