The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation’s second annual “Drive for Teal & Gold” campaign to raise awareness of and funds for ovarian cancer (teal ribbon) and childhood cancers (gold ribbon) will begin this weekend at Darlington Raceway.
Truex’s girlfriend, Sherry Pollex, is an ovarian cancer survivor.
Throughout September, the national awareness month for both diseases, 27 drivers in Cup, Xfinity and the Camping World Truck Series will sport teal and gold steering wheels customized by Max Papis Innovations. Ryan Newman will take part by using customized driving gloves. At the end of September, drivers will autograph their customized items for an online auction by the NASCAR Foundation to benefit the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation.
Truex and Pollex created the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in 2007 to advocate for children and teens affected by cancer. Pollex was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in 2014. The Foundation’s mission was rebranded in 2015 to support both childhood and ovarian cancers. In 2016, Pollex launched SherryStrong.org as a health and wellness resource for women fighting any form of cancer. In July 2017, Pollex underwent successful surgery for a recurrence.
Excited to run this special steering wheel this month to support the @MTJFoundation and their Drive for Teal & Gold Campaign. #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/C4bFfodc0N
— Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) August 30, 2017
Excited to run this wheel in September for @MTJFoundation @SherryPollex. It looks great pic.twitter.com/uOfNWens4L
— William Byron (@WilliamByron) August 30, 2017
Proud to be using the @MPI_INNOVATIONS @MTJFoundation steering wheel for the month of September. #SherryStrong #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/sx7HPFgrF8
— Michael Annett (@MichaelAnnett) August 30, 2017
I'm SO excited to see all the pics of our @MTJFoundation wheels for the month of Sept💙💛🎗more details on how you can bid on them soon! pic.twitter.com/j32Z1hrIbc
— Sherry Pollex (@SherryPollex) August 29, 2017
Running a special steering wheel during Sept. Auctioning it off to support the @MTJFoundation. Details on that coming soon.. #HappyHours pic.twitter.com/L0E08Hufi2
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) August 30, 2017
Proud to be using the @MPI_INNOVATIONS @MTJFoundation steering wheel this weekend @CanadianTire pic.twitter.com/3OATuySMkp
— Todd Gilliland (@ToddGilliland_) August 29, 2017