This year’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award winner lives within shouting distance of the Birthplace of Speed.
Longtime NASCAR fan Charlene Greer of Daytona Beach was honored with the award for her work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia | Flagler Counties, the NASCAR Foundation announced Wednesday. The award comes with a $100,000 donation to the winner’s charity.
Greer received the award during a celebration live-streamed on NASCAR.com from the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at Daytona International Speedway. She was chosen from a group of four finalists, who were honored in their respective markets.
She was chosen for the award from a group of four finalists that included Daryl Farler, representing Amputee Blade Runners celebrating at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation with Nashville Superspeedway; Larry Jordan, representing Angel Flight Soars, Inc. at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta; and, Rich Langley with the Roc Solid Foundation celebrating with the team at Richard Childress Racing Museum. Each of the three finalists receives a $25,000 donation to their charity and an additional $5,000 gift in honor of the 10th year of the award.
“This year’s finalists are all standouts,” said Mike Helton, chairman of the NASCAR Foundation. “Their NASCAR spirit is behind the incredible work they do to improve the lives of children in our communities each and every day.
“What a year this has been and our fans rallied around this award like never before. We are very proud of all the finalists and particularly proud to present the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award to Charlene Greer, a very deserving recipient, to honor the work she’s doing in NASCAR’s hometown of Daytona Beach.”
The award honors the philanthropic ideals and vision of The NASCAR Foundation’s late founder and chairperson, Betty Jane France, and is annually presented to a NASCAR fan who is an accomplished volunteer championing children’s causes. In its 10-year history, the award has impacted 354,647 children to date, while recognizing 40 finalists with a total of $1,770,000 in contributions to the causes they represent.
Source: Reid Spencer | NASCAR Wire Service
