Charlotte, NC (October 8, 2024) – The Erik Jones Foundation kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month supporting the Charlotte Motor Speedway ‘Paint the Wall Pink’ program and will continue to bring awareness to the disease throughout the month with the ‘Window of Hope’ program at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on Sunday, October 13.
On October 1, Erik Jones and members of the foundation joined Breast Cancer warriors at Charlotte Motor Speedway to not only paint the walls of the speedway pink, but most importantly to promote breast cancer awareness, early detection and support and treatment for all who have been affected by the disease.
“I’m really proud to be able to support such a great cause with ‘Paint the Wall Pink’ and the ‘Window of Hope’ programs to support breast cancer awareness,” said Jones. “This cause is one that is personal and important to not only myself, but also my foundation. For the second year we will be able to raise important funds for breast cancer screenings through our ‘Window of Hope’ program and help directly impact the lives of so many people. It’s important that we continue to raise awareness and encourage regular breast cancer screenings, as well as support those fighting this disease and offer support and strength together.”
Throughout the month of October, the Erik Jones Foundation will continue to support Breast Cancer Awareness by proving education on the importance of early detection and care, as well as supporting survivors, current fighters, and families of breast cancer patients.
For the second year in a row, the Erik Jones Foundation will host the ‘Window of Hope’ program at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This program features pink window nets, manufactured and donated by Thermal Control Products, on every Cup Series car entered in to the ROVAL race on October 13. Following the race weekend, the race used window nets will be signed by each driver and auctioned off to raise funds for breast cancer screenings and detection.
“The ‘Window of Hope’ program is truly amazing for so many reasons,” said Brent Nickola, Executive Director of the Erik Jones Foundation. “First, the window nets are so prominent during the race that we know we are raising awareness of the issue. Secondly, the program allows fans to support the cause and walk away with a cool item. I am probably most excited to see how the entire NASCAR industry has embraced the program this year.”
The ‘Window of Hope’ pink window nets can be bid on at www.erikjonesfoundation.org starting October 14 through October 21, 2024.
About the Erik Jones Foundation:
Established in 2021 by Byron, Michigan native and NASCAR driver, Erik Jones, the Erik Jones Foundation has three main pillars: igniting children’s passion for reading, encouraging early cancer detection and care, and promoting animal welfare. The three areas of focus all have a special meaning to Jones and have each played a role in his life.
For more on the Erik Jones Foundation, please visit www.erikjonesfoundation.org.
