It was Cain who placed into nomination the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN). Based in North Carolina’s Cabarrus County, CVAN provides safety, shelter and support for battered women and their children.
“CVAN was created as the
place and the voice for battered women and their children,” Cain wrote in his
nomination. “It’s a difficult decision to leave home and live in a shelter.
There’s a lot of work to do both emotionally and practically. CVAN’s
counseling, children’s programs and transitional house are all components to
help meet those goals.”
Johnson launched his Helmet
of Hope program in 2008. It allows fans and media members across the country to
nominate their favorite charity. To date, Johnson and his wife Chandra have
raised more than $300,000 for 49 different causes across the United States.
In addition to the grant,
recipients receive a Blue Bunny Ice Cream party and recognition on a specially
designed helmet – which this year will be worn by Johnson during the June 24
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series road race in Sonoma, Calif.
CVAN is one of 13
organizations that will be highlighted by Johnson’s No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports
team at Infineon Raceway. The list includes the Alzheimer’s Association in
honor of Dan Wheldon, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Sonoma County and
the Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University.
For more information on the
Jimmie Johnson Foundation, visit www.JimmieJohnsonFoundation.org.
Cain is the host of MRN’s
“NASCAR Today,” contributes to the network’s race broadcasts as a pit/garage
reporter and – with Kyle Rickey – is co-anchor of the online program
“Motorsports Monday,” which is available exclusively at MotorRacingNetwork.com
each week at 12 p.m. (EDT).
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