Autism Speaks joins forces with NASCAR
This hits close to home because I have a son with autism. Anything that brings attention or raises money for autism research I am in support of.
This is from Fox Sports:
AUTISM SPEAKS KICKS OFF “FOX SPORTS SUPPORTS” YEAR-ROUND CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN DURING 50th DAYTONA 500 -- FOX Sports has established FOX Sports Supports, an on-air charitable initiative devoted to raising awareness, providing financial assistance and spurring volunteerism for select health related charities. FOX Sports employees were asked to vote privately to determine the inaugural FOX Sports Supports charities. The organizations selected for FOX Sports Supports’ first year have been assigned to one of FOX Sports’ primary broadcast properties. Autism Speaks, which kicks-off the entire campaign on Sunday during the 50th Daytona 500, continues through the entire NASCAR on FOX season. The Make-A-Wish campaign runs throughout the entire MLB on FOX season beginning in April, and includes the All-Star Game, National League Championship Series and World Series. The Children's Health Fund campaign runs throughout the 2008-2009 NFL on FOX regular season and postseason, culminating with the NFC Championship Game. Finally, Alzheimer's Association is featured throughout FOX Sports' coverage of the 2009 BCS, including the FedEx BCS National Championship Game.
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Tim Haddock covers motorsports — including stock-car and open-wheel racing — for the Los Angeles Daily News.
Fox and NASCAR deserve full credit for working with Autism Speaks to raise autism awareness. FOX and NASCAR reach a lot of people and are helping people with autism with their efforts.