Giving Back With Denny Hamlin, FedEx Volunteers and Operation Warm

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Denny Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 Champion, and his #11 FedEx pit crew, along with FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, delivered over 150 new pairs of shoes to children at the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County. The shoes were funded through the FedEx Cares program and manufactured by Operation Warm. The children also had the opportunity to design their own shoes, and the winning design will be worn by Hamlin at Daytona International Speedway. This initiative is part of the FedEx Cares Drive Forward, Give Back campaign.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / FedEx Corporation

Every Day is Race Day! Denny Hamlin raced back to North Carolina after securing his 50th Cup Series win at Pocono Raceway just in time. The three-time Daytona 500 Champion, and driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, along with his #11 FedEx pit crew, FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm delivered more than 150 new pairs of shoes to children at the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 1st and 2nd grade children received brand new shoes, manufactured by Operation Warm and funded through the FedEx Cares program.

To make the event special, each child had a chance to create their own shoe design using colored pencils on a paper template from the Jordan brand. Out of the drawings submitted by the children receiving shoes, Denny will select his top 3 favorite designs that will be put to a fan vote on @fedex social media channels. The winning design will be brought to life and worn by Hamlin at Daytona International Speedway on August 26 for the last race of the regular season.

However, all kids left as winners, receiving new shoes, a die-cast replica of the #11 FedEx Cares Toyota and a Denny Hamlin hero card. The highlight for many students and FedEx volunteers was the opportunity to meet Denny and take a photograph in front of his #11 FedEx Toyota Camry race car parked out front of the event.

"I have got to do a lot of different things with FedEx," Hamlin said. "We've rebuilt houses for tornado victims, we've done things with St. Jude's Children Hospital, and with the Salvation Army, but anything with kids always touches your heart.

"For us, to put shoes on the kids' feet, the Operation Warm program's core belief is that every kid deserves the basics. That's shoes on their feet and clothes on their back. FedEx is really giving back to the community, and we were able to do that this week. I am really happy to be a part of an organization like FedEx that gives back so much to the community, especially when it involves kids that are around my kids' age. It puts things in perspective of how fortunate we are."

This is part of the FedEx Cares Drive Forward, Give Back campaign, which focuses on the FedEx belief that every action that improves our world, whether by working with nonprofits or doing other acts of kindness, is something extraordinary.

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FAQ

Who delivered the shoes to the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County?

Denny Hamlin, his #11 FedEx pit crew, FedEx volunteers, and Operation Warm.

How many pairs of shoes were delivered?

Over 150 new pairs of shoes were delivered.

Who funded the shoes?

The shoes were funded through the FedEx Cares program.

Who manufactured the shoes?

The shoes were manufactured by Operation Warm.

What will happen to the winning shoe design?

The winning shoe design will be worn by Denny Hamlin at Daytona International Speedway.

What campaign is this initiative part of?

This initiative is part of the FedEx Cares Drive Forward, Give Back campaign.