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Team Jack Foundation Presented
Humanitarian Award
Atkinson, Nebr. (October 3,
2016)--Co-founder of the Team
Jack Foundation, Andy Hoffman,
has been named the 2016 winner of
The NASCAR Foundation's presti-
gious Betty Jane France Humanitar-
ian Award presented by Nationwide
for his philanthropic efforts to find a
cure for childhood brain cancer.
Hoffman was among four final-
ists from across the nation up for the
award. This award honors a NAS-
CAR fan who has positively im-
pacted the lives of children through
volunteerism. After two months
of online fan voting on NASCAR.
com, Hoffman emerged from the
group of selected finalists. The vot-
ing ended Monday night; the annual
award was presented on Tuesday
night during The NASCAR Foun-
dation's Inaugural Honors Gala held
at New York City Times Square.
Over the past six years, The
NASCAR Foundation has awarded
$875,000 to the charities in honor
of twenty remarkable finalists, with
almost 200,000 children positively
impacted.
Hoffman will receive a
$100,000 donation from The NAS-
CAR Foundation for the charity he
represents, the Team Jack Founda-
tion. Team Jack was founded by
Hoffman and his wife, Brianna, in
2013 after their son, Jack, was di-
agnosed with a brain tumor. Team
Jack works to raise research funds
and create national awareness of pe-
diatric brain cancer.
"Receiving this award is truly
a reflection of all of those amaz-
ing people that helped support the
Team Jack Foundation since day
one," Hoffman said. "Winning this
award, literally, could be the dif-
ference between life or death for a
child someday. Our hope is that the
$100,000 donation will provide the
seed money for us to help fund yet
another clinical trial."
The three other finalists, who
each received $25,000 from The
NASCAR Foundation, were: Jim
Giaccone of Bayville, New York,
representing the New York-based
Tuesday's Children organization;
Logan Houptley of Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania, a founding member
of the Mikayla's Voice organiza-
tion in Nazareth, Pennsylvania; and
Parker White of Greensboro, North
Carolina, founder of BackPack Be-
ginnings.
"Andy is a deserving award
winner and the Team Jack Foun-
dation a deserving beneficiary of
our $100,000 donation," said Mike
Helton, chairman of The NASCAR
Foundation and NASCAR's vice
chairman. "The story of the Team
Jack Foundation is emotional and
inspiring. Tonight's presentation
continues the high standards of the
Betty Jane France Humanitarian
Award and honors the memory of
Betty Jane France."
Andy and his wife, Brianna,
have lead efforts in establishing the
Team Jack Foundation and have
helped raise over $3 million for pe-
diatric brain cancer research. Hot-
man has helped turn his family's
nightmare into a powerful force
impacting the lives of children and
their families. His passion for fight-
ing pediatric brain cancer is unprec-
edented. From investing personal
resources to volunteering countless
hours each year, the Hoffmans are
helping lead the country in the fight
against the number one cancer cause
of death in children.
Introducing Hoffman at the
NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala
on Tuesday night was Martin Truex
Jr., who is currently in first place
in the Sprint Cup NASCAR Chase
Standings. Truex has his own foun-
dation and has created similar goals
as far as developing new, pediatric-
centric cancer treatments.
"It's amazing," Truex said
about Hoffman in an interview with
ESPN. "It's an unbelievable story
and his commitment is incredible."
Since the Foundation's incep-
tion in January 2013, it has funded
five research projects nationally.
Recently, Hoffman helped suc-
cessfully lobby for a $3 million
pediatric brain tumor program at
Nebraska's Fred and Pamela Buf-
fett Cancer Center, $1.5 million of
which is matched by the Team Jack
Foundation. This groundbreaking
program will help Nebraska's brain
tumor children receive better treat-
ment and affordable access to na-
tional clinical trials.
Today, the Foundation is com-
prised of three staff members, an
eight person board of directors as
well as a scientific advisory board.
The Foundation continues to be
powered by generous volunteers all
across Nebraska for various proj-
ects and events.
"Receiving this award is truly
a reflection of all of those amaz-
ing people that helped support the
Team Jack Foundation since day
one. Winning this award, literally,
could be the difference between
life or death for a child," Hoffman
said. "This movement could not
have happened anywhere else in the
country except Nebraska."
Services Held
At B0nesteel For
Glen Chasing Hawk
Funeral services were held on
Monday, October 3, 2016 in the
City Hall at Bonesteel, South Da-
kota. Mother Annie Henninger,
Sister Connie Schrnitz SSND and
Veronica Valandra, Lay Minister -
Officiating. Interment was in the St.
Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery
at St. Charles, South Dakota. Cas-
ket Bearers included Levi Chasing
Hawk, Richard Chasing Hawk III,
Randy Walth, Brock Bearshield,
Burt Rainbow, Dave Colberg, Wade
Andrews, Jr, Mike Birkel, Byron
Andrews, Sr, Brandon Andrews,
Barton Andrews and Byron An-
drews, Jr.
Glenford Wayne Chasing Hawk
was born May 23, 1973 to the late
Clifford Sr and Velma (Roubide-
aux) Chasing Hawk in Rosebud,
South Dakota. He died September
27, 2016 at the Platte Hospital in
Platte, South Dakota at the age of
43 years.
Glen graduated from Bon-
esteel-Fairfax High School in 1991.
He was active in all sports through
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The Burke (SD) Gazette, Wednesday, October 5, 2016
American Legion Post #220
Herrick, South Dakota
ANNUAL
Herrick Legion & Auxiliary
Social at 6:00 P.M. Supper at 7:00 P.M.
Auxiliary Members to bring salad or dessert
This meeting will replace the regular
monthly meeting.
At The Burke Civic Center
Saturday and Sunday
from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday & 1:00 to 4:00 pm
on Sunday. Any boy or girl that will turn 12 years of age
in 2016 or older who wishes to obtain a hunting license
must attend this course. A parent must accompany
their child. You must attend both days to be certified!
Contact: Hans Walleser 222-6133 for more information.
Bring $5.00 for lunch on Saturday!
Join the Burke/South Central
an.d
Gregory Volleyball Teams
For Their Annual
BIG-PINK EVENT
Thursday, October 13th
at the Burke High School Gym
(C-match begins at 5:15 with JV & Varsity to follow)
FESTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Silent Auction
• Recognition of Breast Cancer Fighters & Survivors
• Servin'Up a Fight (serving games for *1°°)
• Killin' Cancer for Carla (the B/SC Volleyball Team will
be donating *5°° for every "KILL" earned in the Var-
sity game vs. Gregory. They challenge Cougar fans and
businesses to do the same!)• Proceeds from these festivi-
ties will be matched by Modern Woodmen to be given to
Carla Schmitz; friend and fan (,fALL Cougar athletics,
local business owner, and a Breast Cancer Fighter!
• Proceeds from t-shirt sales will be given to the Gregory
County Hope Society.
If you would like to donate a Silent Auction item/basket,
want to take part in the Killin' Cancer for Carla chal-
lenge, or simply make a monetary donation please con-
tact Coach Indahl or Coach Frank at the Burke School
(605)775-2645)
or by e-mail billiejo.indahl@kl2.sd.us
or mandy.frank@ k 12.sd.us
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