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07/23/2011 |
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RICKY'S RACE
TRIPLES CONTRIBUTION TO DAVIDS HOUSE |
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final tabulations are in, the numbers are staggering too most. “Ricky’s Race
For Kids” did what it was intended to do. Present a quality purse for racers
to compete for and raise as much money as possible for David’s House, the
Lebanon, NH., based facility that provides a home away from home for needy
families When the final figures were totaled this week, mission
accomplished.
Retired racing great, Donnie Miller SR, and father of the late Ricky Miller,
whom the annual “Ricky’s Race For Kids” is named for, announced Thursday,
the final tabulations from last weeks race and fundraiser.
In a prepared statement The Miller family patriarch said, “It is with humble
pride that I can announce the total funds raised for David’s House through
“Ricky’s Race For Kid’s is $37,612. The support and generosity that this
event receives overwhelms me.”
“My family and my daily struggle to cope with Ricky’s loss is made a tiny
bit easier knowing this event in Ricky’s name will go to helping other
families with their struggle,”
Miller also addressed those that, for over a year, helped his family
organize and execute the 4th annual fundraiser. “Each and every one of you
can be proud of your great effort as this event continues to grow each year.
From the bottom of our hearts, Ricky’s Dad, Mom, Brother, and Sister, Thank
you.”
With the support of Prime Corporate Sponsors, Irving Energy, of Portsmouth,
NH, and Mascoma Savings Back, of Lebanon, NH., the Valenti Modified Racing
Series sanctioned race carried a posted purse of $36,500. The popular event
has become a marquee race for the New England based series. |
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Source: John Spence Sr
/ Ricky's Race For Kids
Posted: July
23, 2011 |
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