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BY CODY THORN
Speedway Children’s Charities gives back to nonpro ts in North Texas For nearly 30 years, Speedway Children’s Chari- ties has had an impact on nonpro ts in the region through various sporting events, most notably the annual NASCAR race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. That is the largest single-event fundraiser for the nonpro t, which provides aid to children in need in Tarrant, Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, said Marissa Chaney, executive director of Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas chapter. Zooming in Last year, the Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas chapter, or SCC Texas, awarded $250,000 in grants to 37 nonpro ts throughout the region. Chaney said the awards range from $5,000- $20,000, depending on the speci c project requested, and are for a speci c project rather than operational funds. The criteria for selection are critical needs, such as victims of abuse or tra cking, food, clothing or shelter, Chaney said. Medical and educational requests are also considered. Funds in 2025 were also awarded to nonpro ts such as Alliance for Children, Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc., Christ’s Haven for Children, Cook Children’s Foundation, Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth and Tarrant Area Food Bank. “We stay in contact and do site visits as much as we can,” Chaney said. “We want to show organiza- tions it’s not just writing a check.”
Roanoke Mayor Scooter Gierisch (second from right) helps present a check on behalf of Speedway Children’s Charities.
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In 2025, Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas chapter and Fidelity partnered to provide 100 bicycles to kids.
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