DARRELL GWYNN
FOUNDATION HITS A HIGH NOTE AT CHEVY ROCK & ROLL 400 AT RICHMOND
INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY WITH WHEELCHAIR DONATION
Seven-year-old to receive new
power wheelchair during
pre-race ceremony
Davie, FL: The Darrell Gwynn Foundation
(DGF) is about to give a Richmond seven year old a much-needed
back to school gift. DGF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
the care and support of spinal cord injury victims, will donate
a new power wheelchair to Mitchell "Corran" Hale. The
presentation of this life-changing donation will take place on
stage during the pre-race ceremonies at this year’s Chevy Rock &
Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8th.
In addition, Chevy Racing is providing a VIP day for Corran and
his family, including race tickets, corporate hospitality, and a
guided tour of the NASCAR garage area where Corran can see his
favorite drivers and race cars.
Although Corran has been diagnosed with
cerebral palsy, his family has tried to make his life as normal
as possible. He participates in several outdoor water
activities, including boating and tubing. He also loves the
Power Rangers.
“Corran is the perfect example of someone
who has not let a disability limit his everyday life,” said
Darrell Gwynn, president and founder of the Darrell Gwynn
Foundation. “Just like any other boy his age he loves sports and
being outdoors. You almost forget that he even has a disability
when you hear about all of the activities he does. And with the
help of Chevy Racing and Richmond International Raceway, we are
going to give him a gift that will allow him to excel even more
in his adventures and an experience he will long remember.”
But despite Corran’s level of activity, he
needs a power wheelchair for mobility. His smaller arms are too
short to move long distances in his current manual chair.
Unfortunately, his insurance will not provide him with a power
chair and his current manual chair is old and simply worn out.
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation exists to
prevent, provide for and ultimately cure spinal cord injuries
and other debilitating illnesses. The foundation works to help
improve the quality of life for those already afflicted with
injury and illness by providing necessary equipment or special
services. The presentation to Corran Hale is one in a series of
national donations the Foundation will present throughout the
year. DGF has partnered with the Easter Seals Foundation to
help identify recipients for the Wheelchair Donation
Program.
Camp Easter Seals Virginia has also had a
significant impact on Corran’s life. During a recent trip, he
took part in canoeing, horseback riding and archery. The
counselors are familiar with Corran’s needs and make
accommodations so that he can actively participate in all of the
Camp activities.
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About The Darrell Gwynn Foundation
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation (DGF) is a
certified non-profit 501(c)3 Agency. DGF exists to prevent,
provide for and ultimately cure spinal cord injuries and other
debilitating illnesses. To expedite specific cures, the
Foundation assists in the funding of targeted research. DGF is
also dedicated to injury prevention, with special emphasis on
programs targeting children. The Foundation helps improve the
quality of life for those already afflicted with injury or
illness, by providing necessary equipment or special services.
DGF is an official charity of the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction,
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and has a close affiliation
with NASCAR and the NASCAR Foundation. Additional information
about DGF is found at
www.darrellgwynnfoundation.org.
About General Motors, Corp.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the
world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry
sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs
about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters
in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries.
In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold
globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet,
GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and
Vauxhall. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in
vehicle safety, security and information services. More
information on GM can be found at
www.gm.com.
About Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway is a
112,029-seat facility that is a longtime favorite among fans,
drivers, sponsors and the media. The track is a ¾-mile long,
D-shaped oval that produces some of the most exciting
side-by-side racing in all of motorsports. Each season, each of
the track’s races are held “under the lights,” including two
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races, two NASCAR Busch Series races,
one IndyCar® Series event, one USAC Silver Crown Series event
and one USAC National Sprint Car Series event. The track’s
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races are annual sellouts and its NASCAR Busch
Series crowds are among the largest the series races in front of
all season long. For the fourth straight season, the Chevy Rock
& Roll 400 will be the last race that decides which drivers make
NASCAR’s playoff-style Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. After
the Chevy Rock & Roll 400, only the top 12 drivers in the points
standings will be eligible to win the championship, but they
will battle a full field of drivers over the last 10 races to
determine a champion
Media
Contact: Caren Berg or Michelle Friedman of Boardroom
Communications at (954) 370-8999, or
cberg@boardroompr.com,
mfriedman@boardroompr.com.
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