The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is thrilled to announce a new charitable initiative on the event site, in support of Moffitt Cancer Center.
The Firestone IndyCar Paddock at #FirestoneGP is open to the public on Friday March 9 with voluntary donations, accepted at each paddock entrance in support of Moffitt Cancer Center, a Tampa-based nonprofit cancer hospital. Event volunteers will greet fans and accept donations at paddock entries from gate open until gate close that day. Fans can make donations in support of the campaign Saturday and Sunday of event weekend at the paddock redemption table outside of the Mahaffey Theater.
#FirestoneGP first partnered with Moffitt Cancer Center for the 2017 event, and the partnership continues to grow through 2018. Moffitt has a strong brand presence throughout the event venue, and the driver winners of each of the 11 on-track races over the weekend, celebrate their win on the podium in ‘Moffitt Victory Circle’. Moffitt will also provide hands –on fan activation opportunities at the event, including the Moffitt Mole Patrol with the goal of promoting skin cancer education and awareness.
DONATE - BE SPOTTED WITH YOUR ‘I AM MOFFITT’ STICKER - WIN!
The first 400 fans that make a donation in support of the campaign will receive a bright blue ‘I AM MOFFITT’ sticker from the friendly #FirestoneGP volunteers. Wear the sticker proudly! If you are spotted by our Social Media team displaying your support on Friday – you just may be surprised with a prize! Our team has lots of swag, including driver autographed souvenirs, ticket upgrades and Firestone Grand Prix gear to giveaway to those spotted with the ‘I AM MOFFITT’ badge – it could be you!
WHERE WILL MY DONATION GO?
Moffitt Cancer Center holds an annual ‘Miles for Moffitt’ fundraising event locally. The #FirestoneGP is entering a team to run in the December 8, 2018 event. Donations collected at the 2018 Firestone Grand Prix will be the kick-off to the Miles for Moffitt fundraising efforts. Over the past 11 years, Miles for Moffitt has raised over $3.2 million to fund critical research at Moffitt Cancer Center.
MILES FOR MOFFIT:
Each year since 2006, Miles for Moffitt welcomes runners and walkers to carry on its mission to contribute to the end of cancer. 100 percent of all registration fees and donations raised support cutting-edge research projects at Moffitt that will serve as a resource to accelerate our mission. Participants can take part in the 15K Challenge, 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Run/Walk, Wheelchair Races, Kids Dash, or be a virtual runner. Thanks to the generous support of community members, Miles for Moffitt continues to grow every year.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
- At the paddock entrance on Friday March 9 - #FirestoneGP Volunteers will be at each entrance collecting donations
- At the paddock redemption table outside the Mahaffey Theater on Saturday & Sunday
- Online – stay tuned for the official Miles for Moffitt team link – COMING SOON (after the Firestone Grand Prix) You can join our team and run with us, or make a donation in support of the campaign.