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Like
most great things, our beginnings are humble –
two boys and a junked tractor. One fall afternoon
two brothers saw their next door neighbor putting
a lawn tractor out at the curb. With the creativity
and determination that defines childhood, the two
boys set out to rebuild and ride the tractor. Later
that week at a neighborhood gathering, the conversation
inevitably turns to the boys and their tractor. As
the group marvels at the boy’s ingenuity, the
idea of a tractor race is brought up. Within just
a few weeks, the two boys and a group of neighbors
did just that and had the first annual tractor race
in Kimberton, PA.
The pictures say it all. Any time you can bring a
group of people together to just have fun it is a
good thing. But, if we can have fun and help those
in need it becomes a GREAT THING! This is why Tractor
Racing for Charity was created.
This year we are opening up this event to the entire
region. Our goal is to raise money for two worthy
causes: the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation and St. Mary’s
Shelter located in Phoenixville, PA. Through both
worthy causes we are proud to give back to the community.
St. Mary’s has been helping homeless families
in the area for over 20 years and the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation is steadfastly working
towards cure for a disease that is taking our society
by storm. Juvenile Diabetes is especially challenging
for the children who effected by it and is caused
by a number of reasons not just obesity.
My goal is for Tractor Racing for Charity is to grow
and start one neighborhood at a time, one community
at a time to develop a channel for people just like
my family to give back to those in need. With your
help we can continue to rise from our humble beginnings
and bring joy and hope to all communities. Thank you
in advance for taking the time to visit our site and
I hope I see you out in your neighborhood having fun,
building your community and making a difference in
people’s lives.
Best Wishes,
James J. Miller, Jr.
Founder
jmiller@racingtractorsforcharity.com
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