It's the only way... It's just
the right thing to do."
-Gene Lasker
Featured in the Picure Above:
Gene dedicated one of his wins and gave his race helmet to a boy named Matthew, who struggled with, and eventually was taken by cancer.
Gene had become good friends with Matthew & his family.
He was just 11 years old when he passed.
Some Notes of Thanks & Participation
Gene Donates $1,000 to Christopher's Communities, Gets Fan
Hillsborough County Sherrif Lisa kersey "Glow of Hope" Fundraiser
Tampa Bay Racing Association Benefit for Shaun Farr
Fifth Annual 500 Mini-NASCAR Race for American Diabetes Ass.
Sixth Annual 500 Mini-NASCAR Race for American Diabetes Ass.
Benefit Barb-B-Q for Lauren Klingensmith, Gunshot Victim
East Bay Raceway Visits All Children's Specialty Care/SurgiKid
Christmas "Four Wheeler Adventure" for the Children's Home
2008 Parwick Kennels Spooky Tails Pet Costume Fundraiser
2009 Parwick Kennels Spooky Tails Pet Costume Fundraiser
Tampa Thunder Power Soccer Team Donation
The John Roby Family Lost their Home to Fire.
Gene Pitched in to Help John, his Wife, and Six Children
Thank You for Being a True Friend to John from
The John Roby Family
"We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Gene Lasker has become famous for his showmanship, his talent behind the wheel, and -- of course -- for being a national sprint car champion.
But he's also famous for the size of his heart.
We've put together just a few of the images and letters of appreciation, along with some of the events that Gene's been involved in.
