NEWS
August 4, 2011
80's BRIT STARS "THE ENGLISH BEAT" TO PERFORM OCTOBER 16 LIVE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN LAS VEGAS
Presented by William Rast Racing to Benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation
Tickets are on sale for a special concert with The English Beat on Sunday, October 16 at the House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
July 14, 2011
A STEP BY STEP QUEST TO DECLARE MY INDEPENDENCE
By Shawn Dean
For most Americans the Fourth of July invokes thoughts of fun, sun, heat, fireworks, cold drinks, grilling with friends and family, etc.
July 13, 2011
GUTS AND (THE PURSUIT OF) GLORY
Sprintcar Racer Danny Pollock
The dictionary defines “courage” as the ability to face danger, difficulty, or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action.
NEWS
¦ April 6, 2011
12TH ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GALA - WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation to Honor Roger Penske at Racing to Recovery Gala
Annual event moves to downtown Indianapolis this May to raise money on behalf of those living with paralysis. For invitation and information, click here.
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) will host its 12th annual Racing to Recovery Gala on Wednesday, May 18 at D’Amore, Indianapolis’ spectacular venue atop the Chase Bank Building on Monument Circle, where it will honor Roger Penske with the Legends of Racing Award.
Penske is the founder of Penske Racing, one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 332 major race wins, 396 pole positions, 23 national championships and a record 15 Indianapolis 500 race wins. Past Legends of Racing award winners include Rick Mears, Parnelli Jones, Arie Luyendyk, Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti.
“I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful event,” said Penske. “The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation has done so much to support this important cause, and I am honored to be included in the evening’s activities. The Racing to Recovery Gala is a terrific event and it has become an important tradition during the month of May in Indianapolis.”
Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Indianapolis 500 greats from the past and present as well as with current IZOD IndyCar Series team owners and drivers, while raising money to support medical research, rehabilitation and quality-of-life programs for those living with paralysis. The event will feature a silent and live auction, giving guests the opportunity to bid on unique racing-themed items.
“Sam and I are thrilled that Roger Penske is accepting the Legends of Racing Award,” said Ida Cahill, President and CEO of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. “His achievements in the world of racing and business are applauded by everyone with whom he comes in contact. We are humbled by Roger’s support of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and his commitment to philanthropy. We know many people will want to attend the event to personally congratulate Roger on this award and we encourage everyone to make an early reservation.”
The SSPF was started in 2000 by Indy Racing League driver Sam Schmidt shortly after a practice-run crash left him paralyzed from the chest down.
SSPF is leading the charge to cure paralysis by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances benefiting those with spinal cord injuries, stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases. In addition to initiating local and national advocacy efforts on behalf of those disabled, SSPF also funds national “Days at the Races” and “Run, Walk ‘N Wheelathon” programs. Ida Cahill is a member of the Spinal Cord Leaders Council.
For invitation and information, click here. Or contact [email protected]