You may
have read about it in the Spring
issue of Live & Give: It all started with the Renal Teen Prom, which is
organized by the Renal Support Network. The Prom tends to attract the media, and
last year it attracted NASCAR Angels who wanted to do a car makeover for one of
RSN's prom volunteers and then put the makeover on television! Rhonda gave up
her Honda for a long-overdue "lift" from inside to out.
Hosted by
former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion and current ABC/ESPN broadcaster Rusty
Wallace and NASCAR.com reporter Shannon Wiseman, “NASCAR Angels” hits the road
each week with a different NASCAR driver and the Angel Automotive Technicians to
help families and communities with their transportation needs. The
half-hour, weekly syndicated television series, which is presented by Goodyear
Gemini Automotive Care, goes on location in major NASCAR race markets. The show
features top NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs giving deserving families the chance
to go behind-the-scenes to meet their heroes and get an up-close-and-personal
glimpse into the NASCAR experience while their car is fixed.
The makeover took a few days as the NASCAR mechanics worked on Rhonda's car. In
the meantime, co-host Shannon Wiseman asked Lori Hartwell, Founder and President
of RSN, to take her through a dialysis clinic explaining that the two main
reasons people go on dialysis is hypertension and diabetes. Shannon met patients
and learned about dialysis, all recorded by the TV crew.
By the time the car was ready for the unveiling, Rhonda had unfortunately become
ill a few days before and couldn't attend. Knowing they could
interview Rhonda later for her reaction, the show's unveiling went on as
planned--with an extra surprise: a shiny Ford Econoline passenger van rolled out
with RSN's purple logo freshly painted on the doors!
“NASCAR
Angels” complements the consumer education efforts of the automotive
industry’s “Be Car Care Aware” campaign and the Fall release of its new Car Care
Guide – a first-of-its-kind reference guide for motorists which covers typical
service occasions and major components, systems and parts with service interval
recommendations, a maintenance log and more.
You won't want to miss this extraordinary show. Please check the listings in
your area for NASCAR Angels, or visit the
NASCAR Angels web
site.
