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29 Sep

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August – Honoring Legacies and Celebrating Wins

August brought much excitement and meaningful moments for the Foundation. Early in the month, the FDA approved weekly subcutaneous maintenance dosing of Leqembi—a significant step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment. You can learn more about this milestone here: FDA Approves Leqembi Subcutaneous Maintenance Dosing. On August 2, the 17th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial was held at Sharon Speedway. This year’s race was especially meaningful as we honored both Lou and Kate Blaney. With Kate’s passing in July, we were even more motivated to make the event a success, knowing how deeply she shaped it over the years. Thanks to lap sponsorships, […]

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26 Sep

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July – Alzheimer’s Awareness at the Brickyard

In July, we joined fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 to celebrate Alzheimer’s Awareness weekend. Our managing director, Patty, hosted the RBFF booth in the fan zone, sharing free resources on Alzheimer’s and concussions while also raising funds through merchandise sales—including our special edition Alzheimer’s Awareness at the Brickyard tee. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported the cause!  

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25 Sep

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June – A Win in Nashville

June brought some excitement on the track as Ryan picked up his first win of the 2025 season at Nashville Superspeedway! 🏆 Relive the highlights and read the full race recap here: NASCAR Nashville Superspeedway Race Recap

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24 Sep

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May – Pickle for a Purpose

In May, we hit the courts for our 2nd Annual Pickle for a Purpose fundraiser at Rally Pickleball in Charlotte, NC. The event focused on raising funds to support caregivers and to sponsor our next Fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. With a great turnout and a NASCAR livestream, guests enjoyed everything from court play and a silent auction to our popular trucker hat bar. Thanks to the generosity of donors and attendees, we raised $120,000 to help keep our programs going strong. None of this would be possible without your generous support—every donation and word of encouragement […]

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24 Sep

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April – Growing a Dementia Garden

April showers brought new life to a special project in Salisbury, NC. We partnered with Trinity Living Center, an adult day center, to revamp their outdoor space into a dementia garden. With a little power washing, landscaping, and new furniture, the area has been transformed into a peaceful haven where attendees can relax, garden, and connect with nature. Research shows that dementia gardens reduce stress and agitation, while also stimulating the brain and fostering a sense of independence. We’re thrilled about this partnership and can’t wait to see the garden continue to grow! None of this would be possible without […]

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