NASCAR: Drivers Contribute to Help Florida Tornado Victims

Through his own foundation, Jarrett initiated the donation effort with the NASCAR Foundation matching the initial donation and providing support to the cause.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Dale Jarrett Foundation announced Wednesday an initiative to donate funds to the Florida Coast to Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross to support victims of the tornadoes that swept through Central Florida in early February.

NASCAR drivers have joined forces with the NASCAR Foundation to generate a donation in the amount of $42,500 dollars for tornado relief.

Through his own foundation, Dale Jarrett initiated the donation effort with the NASCAR Foundation matching the initial donation and providing support to the cause.

Jarrett encouraged his fellow drivers to also donate to the effort which will be facilitated by the local area Red Cross.

"Watching the news and seeing the destruction and loss of life caused by these storms has been heartbreaking," Jarrett said.

"Obviously, Central Florida and the people here have been very important to our sport for many years and have supported the drivers and teams of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Daytona Beach, Fla., is like a second home for our teams and it is only fitting that we try to provide some support for the losses experienced by the people of this area."

Many drivers and their respective foundations contributed to this effort.

Jarrett encouraged fans attending the Daytona 500 and across the country to help out by contributing.

Contributions were made by:

Dale Jarrett Foundation

Bobby Labonte Foundation

Jeff Green Enterprises

Tony Stewart Foundation

NASCAR Foundation

To make donations to the tornado relief effort, please log on to www.flcoasttocoastredcross.org or call the American Red Cross at (800) REDCROSS and specify donations for the Florida tornado relief effort.

Individuals may also contact the Florida Coast to Coast Red Cross chapter directly by contacting Pam Hamlin at 341 White Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

The Dale Jarrett Foundation, formed by Dale and Kelley Jarrett in February of 2002, is dedicated to assisting charitable causes primarily in the Catawba Valley of Western North Carolina, as well as other North Carolina and national charities.

The Dale Jarrett Foundation will provide contributions and grants for the religious, physical, social and educational needs of children and families trying to cope in today¡Çs society. For more information on the Dale Jarrett Foundation, please visit the website: www.dalejarrettfoundation.org.

Contributions were made by:

Dale Jarrett Foundation

Bobby Labonte Foundation

Jeff Green Enterprises

Tony Stewart Foundation

NASCAR Foundation

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