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Redland Christian Academy is joining NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation, Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities for the first-ever NASCAR Day Giveathon, an online giving campaign to raise $750,000 in charitable funds for local charities in all 50 states.
As a nonprofit organization participating in the Giveathon, Redland Christian Academy has its own online Giveathon page for collecting donations https://fanthem.io/give/
“We are very excited about this opportunity to fundraise on the NASCAR Platform in hopes of raising $10,000 for our school to expand our services in the community of Homestead, FL.”, Kevin Palmer – RCA Program Coordinator
“Redland Christian Academy is proud to partner with and support NASCAR for this wonderful fundraiser!”, Stephen Martinez III – RCA Assistant Principal
The Giveathon, which runs from Tuesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. ET until 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 19, features bonus grants every hour during the 75-hour window and matching gift donations for nonprofit organizations on May 19, as well as T-shirts and memorabilia items as incentives for donors.
Every hour during the 75-hour window, NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports will randomly award one (1) $750 bonus grant to charities who receive at least one $25 donation during that hour.
Additionally, matching gift donations will be available throughout the day of May 19 thanks to the generosity of Giveathon sponsors, including NASCAR, Speedway Motorsports, Coca-Cola, Jeep Beach, and First Nation Group. Sponsors will continue to match donations in their designated hour until they reach their specified dollar amount. The following breakdown explains the matching gift donations per hour available on Thursday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET NASCAR $10,000 Match
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET Speedway Motorsports $10,000 Match
11:00 a.m. – Noon ET Jeep Beach $10,000 Match
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. ET First Nation Group
(veterans/military charities) $25,000 Match
4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. ET Jeep Beach $15,000 Match
5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. ET Coca-Cola $25,000 Match
6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. ET NASCAR $15,000 Match
7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. ET Speedway Motorsports $15,000 Match
Donor incentives include the opportunity to be listed on the bed of three GMS Racing Chevrolet Silverado RSTs competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at North Wilkesboro on Saturday, May 20; a commemorative Helmet for the first 100 donors who contribute $750 or more; a commemorative coin for the first 300 donors of $50 or more; and a commemorative t-shirt for the first 3,000 donors of $75 or more.
NASCAR fans can also follow along throughout the 75-hour window by tuning into SiriusXM Radio Ch. 90 and following The NASCAR Foundation’s social channels, which will feature charity spotlights through the campaign.
For more information and to make a donation, go to www.nascardaygiveathon.org
About Redland Christian Academy
Redland Christian Academy (RCA) was founded on September 23, 1977. It was started as a ministry of Homestead Church of Christ which owns the location at 17700 SW 280th Street, Homestead, FL 33031. RCA serves students from K3 through 12th grade and provides special programs such as our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) classes for students with disabilities. RCA is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, the National Christian School Association and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. RCA does not discriminate in its admission policies on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin or gender. Our Mission is to prepare our students to meet the challenges of an ever-changing society by: nurturing spiritual and moral values, fostering community involvement, encouraging positive social interactions with peers from varying backgrounds, equipping students to meet the demands of higher education and to prepare students with the skills and work ethics to be successful in their careers. Presently, RCA has over 300 students, faculty and staff.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Since 2006, The NASCAR Foundation has contributed nearly $43 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.7 million children across the country.
