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For Immediate Release
October 4, 2012

Contact:
Matthew M. Hoidal, Esq., Executive Director, Camp Sunshine
(207) 655-3800
E-mail: mhoidal@campsunshine.org

Web Site: http://www.CampSunshine.org

Governor Announces "Ron Eby Day" in Maine to Honor Camp Sunshine Volunteer Nominated for NASCAR Humanitarian Award

Governor and First Lady LePage encourage Mainers to vote for Eby in the NASCAR online contest

AUGUSTA (October 4, 2012) – Governor Paul LePage today announced October 12, 2012 as Ron Eby Day, in honor of Ron Eby, owner of Windham Automotive, who is the only finalist from Maine in the second-annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award contest.

The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award was created by the NASCAR Foundation to honor passionate NASCAR fans that have made a profound impact on children in their communities. Eby, one of four finalists, was the only one selected from the entire northeast region.

Ron Eby is a national finalist in a NASCAR contest for a $100,000 donation to Camp Sunshine

On Wednesday, Governor LePage met with Eby and Matthew Hoidal, the Executive Director of Camp Sunshine, to discuss the contest, Eby’s efforts to promote Camp Sunshine, and most importantly the work Camp Sunshine does to assist children with terminal illnesses and their families. During the meeting, Governor LePage presented Eby with the proclamation that declares October 12, 2012 to be “Ron Eby Day.” The proclamation is intended to promote Camp Sunshine and encourage Mainers to support their cause by voting for Eby in the online contest.

“Everything we do should be for our future children and grandchildren. Nobody understands that better than Ron Eby and Camp Sunshine,” said Governor LePage. “Ron is the kind of person we are proud to call a Mainer, and I encourage everyone to get online and show their support for him and Camp Sunshine. People may vote once every 24 hours, so let’s vote as often as we can.”

By making it to the finals, Eby has already secured a $25,000 donation from the NASCAR Foundation to Camp Sunshine, a retreat in Casco, Maine for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. If Eby is selected as the recipient of this year’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, NASCAR will increase its donation to Camp Sunshine to $100,000.

“Camp Sunshine plays a crucial role in helping families through the trials of coping with a life-threatening illness. This is a great opportunity for Mainers to come together to support a wonderful cause. Let’s all show Ron our support,” said First Lady Ann LePage.

Ron Eby is a national finalist in a NASCAR contest for a $100,000 donation to Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine (www.campsunshine.org), located on Sebago Lake, is the only retreat in America whose mission it is to address the impact of life-threatening illnesses on every member of the immediate family – the ill child, the parents, and the siblings. It is free of charge and staffed almost entirely by volunteers. Eby has worked to recruit business partnerships with Camp Sunshine and fundraised for them by selling Mexican cuisine at “Ron’s Mexican Cantina.” All proceeds from the sale of his food go to Camp Sunshine. In all, Eby has helped raise more than $250,000 for Camp Sunshine.

The NASCAR Foundation will choose the winner through an online contest. People may vote online for their favorite finalist once every 24 hours, and whoever receives the most votes by midnight ET on November 29, 2012 will be declared the winner.

Governor Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage are encouraging Mainers to visit the official NASCAR website to vote for Eby.

To vote for Ron for the Betty Jean France Humanitarian Award, visit: http://www.nascar.com/award

About Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine offers children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a place to relax together for a week, and to take a break from the extraordinary demands placed upon them on a daily basis. The year-round program is free of charge and staffed almost entirely by volunteers. It is the only program in the nation whose mission is to address the impact of a life-threatening illness on every member of the immediate family – the ill child, the parents and the siblings. Since its inception in 1984, Camp Sunshine has provided a haven for more than 32,000 individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. In addition to providing 24-hour on-site medical and psychosocial support, the camp offers a variety of daily activities, including swimming, boating, archery and soccer, and special events such as bonfires and cookouts. To support Camp Sunshine, call (207) 655-3800 or visit www.campsunshine.org.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR family and its commitment to serving communities. The NASCAR Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: NASCAR.COM/foundation. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on www.facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter: @NASCAR_FDN.

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Photo cutline: From left, Camp Sunshine Executive Director Matt Hoidal, Ron Eby, and Gov. Paul LePage

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