Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Tina Heil/ Marketing/Sales Director - 330.642.0269
Email: tinaheil@zoominternet.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 22, 2006
Wayne County Speedway ‘Adopts’ Children For Holidays
Orrville, OH --- Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH and Wayne County Children Services have teamed up for the holidays to present the Christmas Make-A-Wish Program that will help provide an extra special Christmas morning for several children in the Wayne County area. The ‘adopted’ families & children have already been selected. Drivers, fans, car owners, staff and sponsors are encouraged to participate in the program. The collection will take place on Sunday December 3 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM EST at the race track.
“Over the years you have generously contributed to the cause of helping children or someone in need and that's what makes the sport we love so awesome,” stated Tina Heil, General Manager of WCS. “We are fierce competitors on the track but more importantly a close knit ‘racing family’ when it comes to helping others.”
“With the holidays upon us we are all looking forward to sharing special moments with the ones we love. We head out in the ‘hustle and bustle’ to buy our children the perfect gift and look so forward to seeing the looks on their faces when they tear through the wrapping on Christmas morning.”
“Not all parents have the luxury of providing that for their children so we have decided to pull our resources together to help three families this Christmas season with the help of the Wayne County Children's Services. If you could help in some small way, whether it be a monetary donation or purchase an item of clothing, a toy or even food and personal items, we can make a difference for these families.”
“Imagine the looks on their faces when a bundle from the Wayne County Speedway is delivered to their doorsteps.”
Below is a list of our "adopted" families. It has been prepared by the families’ case worker and items are listed in order by need.
Family #1 (Blended family with both parents working. They are able to maintain their bills, but lack the extra money for household goods and the daily necessities)
Brooklyn: Little Girl Age 2 - Clothing - Size 3T (36 mos), Shoes - 7 ½ to 8; Toys - Any learning toys for toddlers age 2 –4.
Austin: Boy Age 10 - Clothing - Shirt 10-12, Pant 10 - 12 slim, Shoes 5 ½ - 6; Toys - Would like a Toys R Us gift card or anything age appropriate
Family #2 (Recently blended family with both parents working. They are able to maintain their bills, but lack the extra money for household goods and
the daily necessities). They recently moved in to a home with no closets and could use any household items and furniture.
Leonard: Boy Age 9 - Hygiene Products; Toys - Would love to have a DVD player or anything age appropriate; Sport/Activity - loves football and baseball (needs help to afford camps); Clothing - Size 10-12, Shoe 4
Willie - Boy Age 11 - Sport/Activity - loves music and would love to take piano lessons (needs help for lessons); Hygiene Products; Clothing - 14/16, Shoe 5; Toys - Would love a small scale electric keyboard or anything age appropriate.
Family # 3 (Single Mom with 1 child that could use help with food and daily necessities)
A. Tariq - Boy Age 4: Clothing - Pant/Shirt Size 5, Shoe Size 11 (needs jeans and
winter boots); Toys - Likes Dinosaurs but anything age appropriate
”Because we are making this call out to many people, duplicates may be an issue,” added Heil. “Please place your tags and receipts in an envelope with the child's name on the front of it (for the Caseworker's eyes ONLY). This way if there is duplication or improper fit, the item can be exchanged.”
“I imagine we could receive more donations than 3 families will need, if that happens, we will match presents up with other needy children. Below is the list of families we are helping. Please open the attached documents for delivery information and also a list of gift suggestions provided by Children Services.”
“Thank you so much for your help and Happy Holidays to each and every one of
you!”
Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Tina Heil can be contacted at her office at: 330.642.0269 or via email at: tinaheil@zoominternet.net
For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services
