The Atlanta Motor Speedway Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities has selected musician Will Turpin, a co-founding member of the rock group Collective Soul and front man for Will Turpin and The Way, as an executive board member and celebrity spokesman for the organization.
“Will Turpin has been a long-time supporter and friend to
Atlanta Motor Speedway and by becoming involved with Speedway Children’s
Charities it is just another way that Will can help us make a difference in the
lives of children in Georgia who are in need, at risk or require medical
programs,” said Ginger Moats, director of the Atlanta Chapter of Speedway
Children’s Charities.
Turpin will serve a three-year tenure in an effort to not
only raise the profile of the charity but also help to improve the lives of
local children. The multi-platinum
artist said his alliance with Speedway Children’s Charities was an easy choice,
and a decision he doesn’t take lightly.
“When Speedway Children’s Charities asked me to consider
taking a position on its Atlanta chapter executive board, I was a bit taken
aback because I had always thought of myself as someone who could help from the
sidelines,” Turpin said. “Then I really thought about it and made a conscious
decision that I don’t want to sit on the sidelines. I want to roll up my
sleeves and step up my involvement and help our community in a positive way.”
Turpin will help the chapter’s fundraising and marketing
efforts and will participate in the Aug. 29, 2013, Reed Sorenson Charity Golf
Tournament. For more information on Speedway Children’s Charities, call (770)
946-3960 or visit www.SpeedwayCharities.org. For more information on Atlanta
Motor Speedway, contact the ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or visit
www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com
