Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not just a living legend on tracks, but also a philanthropist. Through his Dale Jr. Foundation, he has supported meaningful initiatives that impact the community immensely. The Foundation supports charities dedicated to child education and youth empowerment and has managed to change hundreds of lives. To support these organizations, the Dale Jr. Foundation organizes fundraisers, and one key event on their calendar is ”Driven to Give.”

Now in its 14th year, the Driven to Give annual fundraising event raises money to support the various organizations the Dale Jr. Foundation believes in. To make this event even more happening this year, the Vice President of the Foundation and Junior’s sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has come up with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Dale Jr.’s fans and NASCAR fanatics overall.

What’s different about Driven to Give this year?

Kelley Earnhardt Miller is a firm believer in the Foundation. She has been part of the project since its inception. The flagship event of the foundation is just a few weeks ahead. Taking cognizance of it, Kelley has shared the details of a unique opportunity for the fans to attend the event at the Whisky River this year.

In a video statement that she released on her official X account, Kelley said, ”Hey y’all, this is Kelly Earnhardt-Miller, and Driven to Give is just around the corner. It’s the Dale Jr. Foundation’s Marquee event that happens every year, and for this year, RTIC wants to invite wants you and a guest to attend. It’s my favorite event and gives me all the feels. Be sure to sign up on the link on your screen, and we can’t wait to have you join us this year at Whiskey River at our Driven To Give event.”

The Marquee event is scheduled to happen on the 24th of September. Like every year, the event is supposed to be held at Dale and Amy Earnhardt’s, Old Town ‘Whisky River’ on a 200-acre property in Cleveland, N.C.

What’s more special? This year’s Driven to Give features a performance from Chris Janson. The ACM award winner’s performance will feature as the center of attraction for the ones attending. The concert will be preceded by a live auction and dinner service. The event aims to shatter the previous benchmark in donations, which was a staggering $440,000 last year.

Certainly, this is the most consistent event that the Dale Jr. Foundation organizes to raise precious funds. But it’s not the only initiative that the foundation has in its umbrella of philanthropic activities. There are a number of fundraisers that the Earnhardt siblings organize, and a number of organizations depend on them.

The Dale Jr. Foundation’s philanthropic activities

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The Driven to Give is a crucial event for the Dale Jr. Foundation without a shadow of doubt. However, it’s not all. The Dale Jr. Foundation, through their creative fundraisers, has managed to raise a whopping $1.3 million just last year.

One of the most significant events in 2023 was the annual auction of race-worn gloves. The auction included the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-inspired skeleton gloves. 63 NASCAR Cup and Xfinity drivers wore them to raise funds for the Dale and Amy Earnhardt [Junior’s wife] Fund at Nationwide Children Hospital.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 21: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wife Amy Earnhardt pose for a portrait during the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 21, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)The annual auction of race-worn gloves raised $75,000 in the process. Additionally, the second most successful fundraiser for the Dale Jr. Foundation was the Ride-Along program. A riding tour by Dale Earnhardt Jr of the North Wilkesboro Speedway and Martinsville Speedway raised an impressive $300,000 in the process.

With the Driven to Give just around the corner, how excited are you for the event? What are your thoughts on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s philanthropic work? Do let us know in the comments.