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Is Kyle Larson the most community-focused driver in NASCAR today?

NASCAR drivers are champions in every sense of the word. On the track, they showcase their exceptional skills, and off the track, they win hearts with their philanthropic efforts. Kyle and Samantha Busch’s Bundle of Joy Fund, for instance, provides hope to couples struggling with infertility. Similarly, the Kyle Larson Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth and communities. In a recent initiative, the foundation has organized a unique fundraising event – a golf game with Kyle Larson himself on August 21.

Kyle Larson’s latest initiative

This is not Larson’s first initiative. The Kyle Larson Foundation has been continuously working towards the betterment of society. One of their notable campaigns is the ‘Drive for 5’. This fundraising campaign aims to raise money for student tuition of urban youth, support a racing school in Philadelphia, provide daily meals for families, and contribute to community development. The drive has reached an impressive milestone of $500,000 to date.

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In his latest fundraiser, he’s inviting people to book a golf session with him. The money collected from this fundraiser will be used to provide comprehensive youth development services, activities, and programs for the Boys and Girls Club of North Valley. Their mission is to ‘Put Kids First’.

 

The upcoming Gold Cup golf session has its inaugural event in August this year. Larson recently won the Gold Cup Race of Champions in California, marking his 10th victory at the Silver Dollar Speedway. As a two-time Gold Cup winner, Larson is now hosting a fundraiser to support his foundation’s goal of helping youth reach their maximum potential in becoming responsible, productive, and caring citizens. Interested individuals can participate in the fundraiser according to their monetary capacity. The event will also feature other racers, including five-time NAPA Auto Parts Sprint Car Champion, Brad Sweet.

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In the NASCAR community, Larson isn’t the only one giving back to society. Others, including Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski, also have their initiatives.

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Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, run a foundation called The Bundle of Joy Fund. The couple’s mission is to educate and raise awareness about infertility, as well as provide monetary assistance to couples who cannot afford fertility treatments. According to their website, to date, they have granted $1,586,884 worth of funds, resulting in the birth of 96 babies. As they would say, 96 ‘bundles of joy’ have come into the world.

Martin Truex Jr too has raised millions of dollars for under-funded childhood cancer organizations to assist individuals and families affected by the disease. His foundation has several initiatives, including ‘Karting for Cancer’ and ‘Catwalk for a Cause.’ According to them, their work has helped countless children.

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Even Brad Keselowski has a foundation called Checkered Flag. Its mission is to support veterans, active-duty members, first responders, and their family members. According to them, their foundation has raised $3.8 million and assisted more than 250 individuals and organizations.

Then there is the Dale Jr Foundation, which is dedicated to helping underprivileged individuals. Kevin Harvick’s foundation also has a mission to support programs that positively enrich the lives of children, providing education and athletic scholarships to achieve this goal.

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