FORT WORTH, Texas (APRIL 14, 2024) – Alsco Uniforms, a fifth-generation, family owned and operated uniform and linen laundry service, presented Speedway Children’s Charities with a $100,000 check prior to Sunday’s Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Alsco Uniforms Chief Financial Officer Andrew Steiner and Vice Present of Sales & Marketing Benjamin Fox presented the check in Victory Lane to Speedway Children’s Charities President Marcus Smith as well as Speedway Children’s Charities National Managing Director Jessica Fickenscher and SCC-Texas Chapter Executive Director Marissa Chaney on behalf of all 11 chapters.
The donation will be shared across all chapters.
“We value our partnership with Speedway Motorsports and Sonic Automotive,” Steiner said. “This $100,000 contribution from Alsco Uniforms to Speedway Children’s Charities will positively impact children in need nationwide.”
SCC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides funding for hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. The organization’s vision is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacles they are facing.
“We are extremely appreciative of the generosity of Alsco Uniforms, and this is another example of what a tremendous partner they are for our company,” Speedway Motorsports Chief Experience Officer Jessica Fickenscher said. “This donation will make an impact for a number of non-profit organizations through our Speedway Children’s Charities chapters across the country.”
About Alsco Uniforms: Alsco Uniforms is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated uniform and linen laundry service company founded in 1889. We are recognized by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute for having invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Celebrating 135 years of business, Alsco Uniforms provides laundry services and other products that keep businesses clean and safe for customers across all market segments, including healthcare, automotive, industrial and hospitality.
About Speedway Children’s Charities: SCC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and provides funding for hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. Our vision is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacle they are facing.
Speedway Children's Charities is more than just a fundraiser. Our local chapters are partners in change, working with a broad range of people and organizations to identify and resolve pressing issues dealing with children in their communities.
Because of the unique conditions in every community, the issues Speedway Children's Charities address are determined locally. Challenges ranging from learning disabilities, broken homes, and childhood cancer are on the agenda for the local chapters of SCC and the numerous non-profit organizations they support.
Since 1982, Speedway Children's Charities distributed more than $65 million, and ensuring that many children in need are given the tools to build a better, brighter and healthy future.
Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR tripleheader weekend April 12-14. The race weekend begins April 12 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 (7:30 p.m. CT on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90), continues with the April 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 (12:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90) and concludes with the April 14 NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90). Tickets are on sale now at www.texasmotorspeedway.com.
The balance of Texas Motor Speedway’s major event season also includes the High Limit Sprint Car Series (April 13), Fuel Fest (April 20), the Goodguys Rod & Custom/American Flat Track/Pate Swap Meet tripleheader weekend (April 25-28), C-10 Nationals (May 10-12), LS Fest (May 18), Bandas y Trocas (May 25), Solar Car Challenge (July 11-17), Goodguys Rod & Custom (Sept. 27-29), American Sprint Car Series (Oct. 4-5), the High Limit Sprint Car Series inaugural season finale (Oct. 11-12) and the Gordy’s Hwy 30 Fest Texas (Oct. 17-20).
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