Empowering the Lives of Our Nations Veterans Through Motorsports, Health, Wellness & Employment Opportunities.
BE A HERO! 100% of donations go directly to our programs.
THE GOAL
Racing for Heroes provides the Veteran community new mission with a purpose and place to belong.
There are too many heroes who need a shoulder to cry on, a patient ear to listen and a hug to let them know they are not alone in their daily battle.
We provide that space and we know the challenges, because many of us face them too.
Through our participation in research studies, the scientific community is proving that the excitement and adrenaline of racing, also helps Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) by improving neurological and emotional connections damaged by trauma.
Our health and wellness programs support Veterans ready to find alternatives to addictive drugs and self medications in order to better handle the challenges they face in civilian life.
There are too many heroes who need a shoulder to cry on, a patient ear to listen and a hug to let them know they are not alone in their daily battle.
We provide that space and we know the challenges, because many of us face them too.
Through our participation in research studies, the scientific community is proving that the excitement and adrenaline of racing, also helps Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) by improving neurological and emotional connections damaged by trauma.
Our health and wellness programs support Veterans ready to find alternatives to addictive drugs and self medications in order to better handle the challenges they face in civilian life.
ULTIMATELY, WE EXIST TO PREVENT VETERAN SUICIDE
We are an approved 501(c)3 Veteran Service Organization who needs your support!
We are an approved 501(c)3 Veteran Service Organization who needs your support!
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
- John F. Kennedy
- John F. Kennedy
We remember those who have gone before us, paid the ultimate sacrifice, and paved the way for our great nation to move forward and prosper in a world filled with tyranny and hate. For the love of our country, and those within it, we are ever-willing to sacrifice ourselves for the safety of our brothers.
Our great and patriotic supporters remember their loved ones who have served our great nation. Together, we pay respect to their service and sacrifice -
Our great and patriotic supporters remember their loved ones who have served our great nation. Together, we pay respect to their service and sacrifice -
Racing For Heroes would like to take a moment to honor one of our Veteran brothers who has recently passed on. Mr. Walter J. Drake, of Aberdeen, NJ was an Army Veteran from Vietnam, a former race car driver and crew chief for his daughter as she raced at Wall Stadium, in New Jersey.
Mr. Drake is survived by his beloved wife, Emily “Menay” (Decker) Drake; his loving children, Walter J. Drake, Jr. of Aberdeen; Menay A. Orcuilo and husband Thomas of Staten Island; Wendy B. Drake-Schneider and husband Ken of Little Falls; and adopted children, Maranda Drake and Jacob Drake, both of Aberdeen; a dear sister, Joan Thorson of Staten Island, NY; a dear brother-in-law, Jay Jensen of Florida; a close friend, Tonie Holder of Matawan; and eleven cherished grandchildren. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Racing For Heroes is honored be designated to have received donations in Mr. Drake's memory. We would like to publicly thank the following people for donating to Racing For Heroes:
Cindy & Hank Adams of Port Charlotte, FL
James Schron of Albrightsville, PA
Mr. & Mrs. Stanek of Bellevue, NE
Elaine & George Moran of Long Valley, NJ
Marilyn & Joseph Scalisi of So. Plainfield, NJ
Dr. Arleen Farren & nursing staff at the College of Staten Island, in Staten Island, NY
Mr. Drake is survived by his beloved wife, Emily “Menay” (Decker) Drake; his loving children, Walter J. Drake, Jr. of Aberdeen; Menay A. Orcuilo and husband Thomas of Staten Island; Wendy B. Drake-Schneider and husband Ken of Little Falls; and adopted children, Maranda Drake and Jacob Drake, both of Aberdeen; a dear sister, Joan Thorson of Staten Island, NY; a dear brother-in-law, Jay Jensen of Florida; a close friend, Tonie Holder of Matawan; and eleven cherished grandchildren. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Racing For Heroes is honored be designated to have received donations in Mr. Drake's memory. We would like to publicly thank the following people for donating to Racing For Heroes:
Cindy & Hank Adams of Port Charlotte, FL
James Schron of Albrightsville, PA
Mr. & Mrs. Stanek of Bellevue, NE
Elaine & George Moran of Long Valley, NJ
Marilyn & Joseph Scalisi of So. Plainfield, NJ
Dr. Arleen Farren & nursing staff at the College of Staten Island, in Staten Island, NY
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SP4, AL MIX
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CW3 "MIKEY"
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MAJ "KURT"
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MAJ, DAVE TAYLOR
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CHIEF EVOCK
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MIKE DONATELLI
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OSWALD HISATO KAWAHARA
US ARMY, WWII 100th INFANTRY (Purple Heart, Bronze Star) |
IN MEMORY OF:
WALTER J. DRAKE US ARMY, VIETNAM |
MEET RACING FOR HEROES UMBRELLA CHAPTER
RALLY FOR THE TROOPS
RALLY FOR THE TROOPS
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As a career Special Forces Operator, through multiple theaters of operation and times of conflict, our Founder, Mike Evock has had the great privilege of meeting hundreds of hard working patriotic and dedicated people. These friends and fellow service members carved a solid place within Mike's heart.
For those brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during their service, Racing For Heroes has dedicated an special Late Model Dirt ca and its trailer, as a rolling tribute to these heroes. Our Fallen SOF Tribute car travels the country in one of our KIA Tribute trailers completely wrapped with the names of ALL post-9/11 United States Military Heroes, who paid for our freedom with their lives in combat. |
RACING FOR HEROES SHOW CAR & MOBILE ENGAGEMENT UNIT
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TEAMWORK & COLLABORATIONThe Racing For Heroes Team believes that the greatest impact we can make as VSO is to utilize the same basic principles that the military instilled within us, to work as a Team. If you are part of a like minded organization, we'd like to connect!
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