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Ricky's Race Triples Contribution To
David's House:
Claremont, NH – The final tabulations are in, the numbers were
pleasantly staggering to most.” Ricky’s Race For Kids” did what it
was intended to do. Present a quality purse for racers to compete
for and raise as much money as possible for David’s House, the
Lebanon, NH., based facility that provides a home away from home for
needy families. When the final figures were totaled this week,
mission accomplished.
Retired racing great, Donnie Miller SR, and father of the late Ricky
Miller, whom the annual “Ricky’s Race For Kids” is named for,
announced Thursday, the final tabulations from last weeks race and
fundraiser.
In a prepared statement The Miller family patriarch said, “It is
with humble pride that I can announce the total funds raised for
David’s House through “Ricky’s Race For Kid’s is $37,612. The
support and generosity that this event receives overwhelms me.”
“My family and my daily struggle to cope with Ricky’s loss is made a
tiny bit easier knowing this event in Ricky’s name will go to
helping other families with their struggle,”
Miller also addressed those that, for over a year, helped his family
organize and
execute the 4th annual fundraiser. “Each and every one of you can be
proud of your
great effort as this event continues to grow each year. From the
bottom of our hearts, Ricky’s Dad, Mom, Brother, and Sister, Thank
you.”
$12,000 was presented to David’s House after last year’s race and
fundraiser
With the support of Prime Corporate Sponsors, Irving Energy, of
Portsmouth, NH, and Mascoma Savings Back, of Lebanon, NH., the
Valenti Modified Racing Series sanctioned race carried a posted
purse of $36,500. The popular event has become a marquee race for
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