Dover Victory Drives Racing for Relief Donation over $29,000
Jimmie Johnson, Adrian Fernandez, Luis Diaz and Lowe's Racing for
Relief Raise Thousands for American Red Cross
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and American Le
Mans Series drivers Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz Raced for Relief this
weekend, and as a result of their efforts, Lowe's donated $29,295,
including $4,800 for Johnson's victory finish, to benefit the American
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which helps people affected by disasters
like the floods in Georgia. Johnson completed 400 laps during his
victory at Dover, Del. Sunday while Fernandez and Diaz raced for 353
miles in their race at Road Atlanta on Saturday.
The $29,295 is in addition to the $250,000Lowe's donated to the
American Red Cross last week. Lowe's stores across Georgia continue to
serve as official cash donation sites for the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund. Funds raised will help to provide shelter, food,
emotional support and other assistance to victims of disasters like the
recent floods.
As part of Racing for Relief, Lowe's donated $48 for every lap
Johnson completed in the 400-lap race Sunday with an additional $4,800
for his first-place finish. Lowe's also donated $15 for every mile
Lowe's Team 15 completed in the Petit Le Mans Series race on Saturday.
The total amount of donation is $29,295.
Lowe's first introduced Racing for Relief in 2000. To date, the program
has helped disaster relief efforts for hurricanes, tornados and floods
by raising more than $340,000. Since partnering with the American Red
Cross in 1999, Lowe's has raised more than $20 million for disaster
relief.
Donations to the American Red Cross may be made at participating Lowe's
stores, online at www.redcross.org,
or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
ABOUT LOWE'S:
Lowe's is a proud supporter of the American Red Cross, Habitat for
Humanity International, United Way of America, and the Home Safety
Council, in addition to numerous non-profit organizations and programs
that help communities across the country. In 2008, Lowe's and the Lowe'sCharitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $25
million to support community and education projects in the United States
and Canada. Lowe's also encourages volunteerism through the Lowe's
Heroes program, a company-wide employee volunteer initiative. Lowe's is
a FORTUNE(R) 50 company with fiscal year 2008 sales of $48.2 billion and
has more than 1,675 stores in the United States and Canada. For more
information, visit Lowes.com/community.
ABOUT AMERICAN RED CROSS:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to
victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood;
teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and
supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a
charitable organization -- not a government agency -- and depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its
mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org
or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
Source: Lowe's
