Speedway Children’s Charities Distributes More Than $2 Million To Local Non-Profits
Speedway Children’s Charities brightened the holidays for local non-profits by distributing more than $2 million to the organizations at a Speedway event Monday.
According to SCC officials, 2023 was a record year for giving. The Charlotte chapter will distribute $1.78 million in grants to 94 area charities, while the SCC’s new North Wilkesboro chapter will distribute $215,000.
SCC volunteers and staff welcomed more than 450 children and charity representatives for an evening of cookies and hot chocolate and a tour through the nearly 5 million Christmas lights that illuminate Speedway Christmas.
“It warms my heart that SCC was able to make a big impact and it’s amazing to see,” said Speedway Children’s Charities Chairman Marcus Smith. “We are blessed to contribute to so many amazing organizations and I appreciate all of the hard work they do to make a difference in these children’s lives.”
SCC raises money throughout the year through a variety of fundraising events, ranging from its annual black-tie Gala to 50/50 raffles, charity hot laps and more.
Nationally, SCC supports non-profits in 11 communities across the United States. In a news release, officials said SCC will distribute more than $4.2 million to charities this year. The organization has distributed more than $69 million to non-profits since 1982.
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