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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

UPS/United Way car posts top 10 finish in NASCAR race

To celebrate becoming the first company to surpass $1 billion in giving to United Way, UPS changed the paint scheme on the No. 6 UPS Ford to prominently feature the United Way logo for the NASCAR Bank of America 500 held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 16. Driver David Ragan pulled off a top 10 finish and credited it to United Way bringing him luck.
   
To advance shared goals in education, UPSers also volunteered, creating literacy kits (books and materials) for local schools as well as reading, coloring pictures and interacting with homeless children from A Child’s Place, one of United Way of Central Carolina’s partners. UPS also gave each child three hardcover books, coloring books, crayons and UPS race cars.
 
UPS and Roush Fenway Racing also donated these exclusive items for eBay MissionFish auction:
  • David Ragan’s United Way autographed race-worn helmet*
  • David Ragan’s United Way autographed race-worn fire suit*
  • Jamie McMurray’s race-worn driving glove set
  • Jamie McMurray’s race-worn helmet
  • Jamie McMurray’s race-worn fire suit
  • Lee Westwood custom autographed golf bag
 
All proceeds of the auction, running October 15-31 (with some items closing October 25*), will benefit United Way’s work in education, income and health. UPS is also donating free shipping to auction winners.  Join us by placing your bid.
 
UPS United Way #6 Fusion diecast car has also been released to commemorate the race.
 

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