Founding AthletesJeff Gordon NewsThe Jeff Gordon Foundation was established as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization in 1999 by the four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The Foundation supports children battling pediatric cancer by funding programs that improve patients’ quality of life, treatment programs that increase survivorship and pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure. The Foundation also supports the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital in Concord, NC, which serves children in the community by providing a high level of primary and specialty pediatric care. We are proud to support a quality healthcare facility dedicated to compassionate care and medical excellence for children. Gordon's Philanthropic Work Continues in the Congo August 16th, 2011 Following his 11th-place finish Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon departed the Granite State for New York -- not exactly a surprise given that the driver maintains an address in Manhattan. Then he boarded a plane for Frankfurt, July 28th, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 28, 2011) Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation celebrated 10 years of support for Riley Hospital for Children during a news conference in the hospital’s atrium this afternoon. The four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was joined March 25, 2011 September 1, 2010 August 19, 2010 Charlotte, N.C. (August 19, 2010) Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon will run a special paint scheme designed” by 3-year old daughter Ella at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5. Ella with the assistance of some finishing July 20, 2010 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 20, 2010) C The Jeff Gordon Children¡¯s Foundation recently commemorated A Decade of Caring - its tenth anniversary - with a pledge of $1.5 million to Riley Children's Foundation. The gift establishes the Jeff Gordon January 19, 2010 - Washington, DC Athletes for Hope’s multi-phased social media campaign Who Gives?”, designed to spark conversation and garner support around athlete philanthropy has come to a close, raising over $250,000 for over 50 charities and culminating with more than 35 December 4, 2009 Jeff Gordon joins Tony Hawk, Mia Hamm, Annika Sorenstam and more by responding to the oft-debated question: Do all professional athletes have an obligation to give back? as a part of Athletes for Hope's 'Who Gives?' Campaign. He shares his opinion: Charlotte, NC (October 16, 2009) The Jeff Gordon Foundation commemorated A Decade of Caring -- it’s tenth anniversary -- with friends and supporters at VanLandingham Estate on Wednesday where Gordon announced his Foundation will be donating and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jeff Gordon remembers his Indiana roots. The four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who grew up in Pittsboro, Ind., hosted the eighth annual Gordon’s Celebrity Bowl on Thursday, July 23 at Western Bowl in Indianapolis. The event May 27, 2009 – Charlotte, NC Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. announced today a partnership with four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Jeff Gordon to raise money to support the fight against pediatric cancer. Under the partnership, $1 from each sale of specially made ice cream tins May 21, 2009 - Charlotte, NC The Jeff Gordon Foundation, with presenting sponsor Nicorette, hit the track for the Foundation’s Ultimate Speed” go-kart event on Wednesday, May 20. The event was held at Victory Lane Karting with proceeds benefitting the Jeff Gordon Children’s February 13, 2009 - Daytona Beach, FL At Daytona International Speedway, The Jeff Gordon Foundation celebrated A Decade of Caring and launched their TEN Match Campaign. Since 1999, Jeff Gordon and his foundation have been working to improve the lives of children facing critical illness. Oct 8, 2008 – Charlotte, NC On Wednesday, October 8, 2008, The Jeff Gordon Foundation will host A Hero’s Journey” a day-long event presented by Pacific Technical Resources, Inc. and benefiting the Hendrick Marrow Program. The Hendrick Marrow Program works in collaboration MINNEAPOLIS Sept. 16, 2008 Although the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” is already underway, four-time champion Jeff Gordon stepped away from his on-track duties earlier today to visit Capitol Hill. Gordon met with key lawmakers, including April 11, 2008 PHOENIX -- PHOENIX (April 11, 2008) In 1995, a young driver named Jeff Gordon won his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. That same year, he also granted his first wish to a child with a life-threatening medical condition in Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have supported LLS for more than 10 years Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2008) - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will honor The Jeff Gordon Foundation at a special awards Concord, NC (March 17, 2008)- Live from Bristol Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon announced on QVC’s show For Race Fans Only” his foundation’s latest partnership with Speed Racer Enterprises. A special paint scheme featuring The Jeff Gordon Foundation | PDF version of the AFH playbook is available now |
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