In order to celebrate National Volunteer Week on April 20 – April 24, The NASCAR Foundation is highlighting members of our own volunteer family!
Meet Christine! As the owner of Daytona Beach’s Marco’s Pizza, Christine is a busy, hardworking professional who still finds time to help others. Christine is an extraordinary volunteer who goes above and beyond to give back to her community. Read more below.
1. How and when did you start supporting/volunteering with The NASCAR Foundation?
I was approached by Jessica Velasquez (NASCAR Foundation staff member) when my business (Marco’s Pizza) first opened.
2. How have you been involved with the Foundation (i.e. volunteered at Taste of the 24 event, High Speed Hold Em event, Over The Edge event, At-Track Booth, etc.)? Please list all.
I have volunteered for decorating Keech Center (4 times), Passing out Bears at Keech center, Taste24, High Speed Hold Em(2 years), Over the Edge event, Bike assembly and Bike give away in one Daytona
3. Why do you support a nonprofit that helps children in need?
It is great to volunteer your time where collectively, we can spread joy, happiness and kindness to others.
4. What advice would you give to someone who has been thinking about volunteering for or supporting a nonprofit in their local community?
Volunteering is a great way to see the outreach that the organization supports and gives back to the community.
Beyond her volunteer work with The NASCAR Foundation, Christine has donated dozens of pizza to the Foundation to feed our volunteers at our different events, including our volunteer Boy Scouts at the DAYTONA 500 this year. Thank you, Christine!
