Stewart to help out hometown flood victims
Quote selected text Published June 12th, 2008 in NASCAR News
When Tony Stewart returned to his hometown of Columbus, Ind., late Sunday night after the race at Pocono. There, Stewart, a 1989 graduate of Columbus North High School saw his town under water. With people displaced and many homes severely damaged if not destroyed, Stewart quickly found a new perspective on true sorrow and disappointment.On Monday, he visited the Columbus Public Works garage and thanked all those who had been working around the clock to help restore the town’s infrastructure.
He also stopped by his old junior high school, which the American Red Cross had converted into a shelter for flood evacuees. There, Stewart chatted with those who had to call the gymnasium floor their temporary home, and allowed them a short distraction from the headaches and worry that came when rising flood waters significantly altered their lives. There were so many stories of hardship, Stewart wondered where to even start.
The answer: Sunday’s LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Whatever Stewart’s portion of the race winnings are in the LifeLock 400, he’ll donate them to the American Red Cross in Columbus, with the money specified for flood assistance.
Those wishing to join Stewart in helping those affected by the floods throughout Indiana can call 812-379-9551 or send checks payable to The American Red Cross, 931 Repp Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. If writing a check, write “Indiana Flood & Tornado Relief” on the memo line.
How is your home in Columbus? “My old house by the high school is good. The farm is just wet, absolutely saturated. You can’t get on it. You can’t do anything. And we’re getting baby deer now. We have four little ones, and we’ve got them on the deck in a small pen because you can’t get on the ground to put them anywhere. They’re so young, you don’t want them to get stuck.”
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way to go tony!
I support Tony 150% on the floods in Indiana. I just wish
some other nascar drivers will help out too.
harvick_fan wrote:
Maybe they already have or will soon… Your boy Happy and Tony are pretty tight, so you know he’s good for some help!
Tony is a great asset to the town of Columbus. I live there also,
and know the damage and see the faces of the people who are
having to clean up. It’s hard when it’s your hometown and people
you know and care about are going through it. But it’s great to
know that Tony Stewart is helping. I used to not be a fan of his
but in the last few years I have seen what kind of person he
really is and he is amazing. I am proud to say I live in Tony’s
hometown.
Thanks Tony for everything you have done and are doing for us in
Columbus, and where I usually root for Jr during the race, Sunday
I will be rooting for you and so will the whole town of Columbus.
I think it is so Great the Tony is helping out his home state.
I hope other drivers follow suite.
I’m so glad Tony helps others in so many ways. Most of the Nascar drivers are like that , even if you dont hear about their good work.
WAY TO GO TONY…..YOU ARE ONE GREAT MAN!
That wasn’t me up there…lol this is my first time reading this article!
all the people that tony helps would be impossible to count. GOD BLESS u Tony
I’m not a big Stewart fan, but I can not complain about the giving that he does for his community. Whether it be the racing community or his hometown, he does a great job. Nascar should be proud that they actually do have some caring individuals in their midst!