A Race We Can All Win
Help Jarvis Support His Cause
Posted on 9/2/2010 by Joey Gennari
Heading into the final event of the 2010 Volkswagen TDI Cup in Mexico and fresh off two wins at Road America, Jarvis Gennari has reaffirmed his commitment to veteran’s aid organization Soldier On. In a recent campaign, Jarvis announced he’d be donating half of his 2010 winnings to the organization that support veterans who have returned home and are suffering from addictions and homelessness.
“In a country that has so much, I’m amazed at how little we support these heroes after they return home,” Jarvis says in his new video. Jarvis was instantly dedicated to the cause after first visiting one of their facilities in Pittsfield, MA. “It was a really emotional experience seeing all these vets who had nowhere to turn to when they got home,” Jarvis said. Soldier On has two facilities, both of which are maintained by the veterans themselves, ensuring that they are empowered by the experience, not simply given a handout.
While Soldier On has received some assistance from the government, our national commitment to these veterans remains limited. Soldier On is depending on private donations to keep the support alive. That’s why Jarvis has committed his earnings and has asked his fans to do the same. He has set a goal to reach a $5,000 donation, so please view the video on the right, and then donate whatever you can to Soldier On. You can donate via their website at www.wesoldieron.org.
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Back-to-Back
Weekend sweep in Road America
Posted on 8/25/2010 by Joey Gennari
What an incredible weekend," said Gennari. "Being able to earn back-to-back wins is an amazing feeling. Not only were these my first Series wins, but they're also the first victories for me in a racecar of any kind. Up until this season, I've only competed in karting, so today really marks a milestone in my career. Starting from 14th and making my way through the pack was incredible. I definitely got into a rhythm out there and before I knew it, I had taken the checkered flag. That was just an incredible feeling – as soon as I realized I'd won, I started tearing up in my helmet. Not only did I have a great event, but I'm also right there in the Championship hunt. Having a breakthrough weekend like this was not only a confidence boost, but it's also the highlight of my eight years in racing."
Jarvis would especially like to thank Soldier On, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless veterans of the United States Armed Services by providing shelter, counseling, job training and education. Please contribute to their success by visiting www.wesoldieron.org |