what they call their work
what they do
- Motorsport Experiences for Families with IllnessesSince 2008, RACE DAY FOUNDATION INC has provided in-person motorsport experiences to thousands of families living with life-changing illnesses, including neurofibromatosis (NF), across North America.
- Recognition and Participation in Educational Events STEM Showcase & Expo EventsThe organization recognizes students for excellence in STEM engineering, such as 4th graders at Magnolia Elementary, and participates in or hosts College and Career Day events for students, like 5th graders at Poinsettia Elementary.
- STEM Education and Outreach ProgramsRACE DAY FOUNDATION INC provides on-location STEM presentations and interactive experiences to K-12 students in San Diego County and Orange County, California, and across North America. These programs utilize a McLaren 570S GT4 race car to teach about race car engineering, design, and motorsport career paths, aiming to inspire students in STEM fields.
how they think
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- Community-Partnership Model for Program Delivery community-partnership_model unique to this orgThe organization leverages its connections within the automotive and racing community to form partnerships. These partnerships are crucial for delivering interactive and educational experiences to children, enhancing the reach and impact of their programs.
- Customized Educational Integration unique to this orgThe organization customizes its programs to complement existing school science and engineering pathways or career day curricula. This ensures that their offerings are relevant and integrate seamlessly with established educational frameworks.
- Experiential STEM Learning for Career Inspiration experiential_learning unique to this orgThe organization uses hands-on, experiential activities, particularly within the context of motorsports, to inspire and motivate K-12 students towards STEM careers. This approach aims to spark interest and provide hope by connecting educational content with real-world applications and potential career paths.
- Nurturing Pivotal Developmental Moments childhood-development-moment unique to this orgThe organization believes in identifying and nurturing pivotal developmental moments during childhood. This approach is based on the theory that these moments are critical for shaping a child's future success.
- Philanthropically-Funded Free Access free_programs_funded_by_philanthropy unique to this orgThe organization ensures that all its STEM experiences and events are offered free of charge to participants. This is made possible through funding from philanthropic investors, removing financial barriers to access for children and families.
the money
who runs it
- BRIAN TILL — DIRECTOR
- HAL O HANSON — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MALONE — DIRECTOR
who they work with
- Children's Tumor Foundation Partner — Founder Jill Beck previously led the Racing4Research program for this organization.
- Compass Racing Partner — Founder Jill Beck became team owner of Compass Racing in 2016.
- Compass Racing Partner — Team that won the 2021 SRO America Indy 8-Hour, with Jill Beck (Race Day Founder) as team owner and Ashton Harrison as a driver.
- Magnolia Elementary Partner — Partnered with for a STEM engineering recognition program.
- Poinsettia Elementary Partner — Partnered with for a College and Career Day event.
- The NASCAR Foundation Partner — Founder Jill Beck successfully led the winning campaign for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award for NF Hero and artist Jeff Hanson.
- nonprofit, educational or corporate partner Partner — Organizations invited to partner with The Race Day Foundation to deliver interactive and educational experiences to children.