Wilmington, Mass. (May 2024) — UniFirst Corporation(NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, and partner of Hendrick Motorsports, proudly announces a donation of $10,000 to the National Guard Relief Foundation. This donation matches the funds raised during a charity auction organized by the Chase Elliott Foundation.
The auction, coinciding with NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, featured autographed racing gloves worn by 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott. The gloves, which paid tribute to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2014 DAYTONA 500 victory in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet sponsored by the National Guard, were a significant draw for racing fans and collectors alike.
All proceeds from the auction were dedicated to the National Guard Relief Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at providing financial assistance and support to National Guard members and their families in times of need. The foundation’s mission is to ensure that those who serve our nation have access to the resources they require during difficult times, whether due to deployment, natural disasters, or personal hardships.
“UniFirst is proud to support the National Guard Relief Foundation,” said David Katz, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at UniFirst. “Matching the funds raised allows us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of National Guard members and their families. Our mission is to serve the people who do the hard work, and this donation reflects our corporate values and dedication to that mission.”
Elliott, who drove a special throwback No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during the event, shared his thoughts: “It’s been an honor to participate in this initiative, which not only celebrates a memorable moment in racing history but also supports a cause that benefits so many. I am grateful to UniFirst for their generous donation and their ongoing support of the Chase Elliott Foundation’s efforts.”
Fans can continue to follow UniFirst’s charitable initiatives by staying connected through UniFirst’s social media channels and at UniFirst.com.
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About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com.
About Chase Elliott Foundation
The Chase Elliott Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and financial assistance to well-qualified charitable organizations with an emphasis on helping others live healthier, happier lives. Chase Elliott is the driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and was voted the NASCAR Cup Series’ Most Popular Driver the last six seasons. Visit chaseelliott.com/foundation for more information.
About Hendrick Motorsports
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport’s premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (308) and laps led (more than 80,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 39 different seasons, including an active streak of 38 in a row (1986-2023). Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the team fields four full-time Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 100 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Facebook, Instagram and X.
