Aug
31
FedEx Expands Support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with Unique Racecar; FedEx and St. Jude Unveil Special “Birdies for St. Jude” No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet
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“Birdies for St. Jude” is an annual pledge-drive program held in conjunction with the FedEx St. Jude Classic PGA TOUR event. The tournament has raised more than $14 million for St. Jude since FedEx became title sponsor in 1986.
“FedEx continues to find unique opportunities to increase its support of St. Jude and the children it serves,” said David L. McKee, chief operating officer of ALSAC/St. Jude. “I am very excited to see FedEx and St. Jude working to broaden this program to include NASCAR fans and other supporters beyond the world of golf.”
Jason Leffler, driver of the FedEx No. 11 car, joined representatives of FedEx and St. Jude, as well as St. Jude patients for the unveiling of the No. 11 “Birdies for St. Jude” racecar, which will run on May 7 in the Dodge Charger 500 at Darlington Raceway.
FedEx hopes to harness the power of NASCAR and its fans as well as its sponsorship of the PGA TOUR to drive both awareness and contributions for St. Jude and its important work for children around the world.
“This program is the latest in a long line of innovative programs that leverage FedEx expertise to support charitable institutions,” said Rose Flenorl, manager of global community relations and philanthropy for FedEx. “The awareness and funds raised through the Birdies for St. Jude program will allow the researchers at St. Jude to continue to help the world’s most vulnerable patients.”
Leffler was also presented with a special helmet designed by the children of St. Jude. Leffler will wear the helmet, along with a custom “Birdies for St. Jude” firesuit during the Darlington race. Following the race, the firesuit, helmet and hood from the car raced at Darlington, will be made available for auction with all proceeds going to St. Jude.
