Serving Those That Serve Us.
Since 2010, Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation has supported numerous organizations that support veterans, active duty members, first responders, & their families through the following programs:
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FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATIONThe Fisher House Foundation is dedicated to serving the families of service members from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In 2017, the Checkered Flag Foundation donated $150,000 to Fisher House Foundation to be used toward the construction of a Fisher House in Keselowski's home state of Michigan. |
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OPERATION PURPLE HEALING ADVENTUREThe Foundation sponsors The National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple Healing Adventure, which focuses on injured service personnel who had received treatment and were preparing to return home or had recently returned home. The camp helps families reconnect, while preparing them for how to best help their loved one at home. Keselowski partnered with Charlotte Motor Speedway and Darlington Raceway to host campers the following weekend during the Bank of America 500 (2017) and Bojangles Southern 500 (2018), where they were treated to a pre-race meet and greet with Keselowski and his wife, Paige. |
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LTI PrintingIn 2017, 2018 and 2019, the Checkered Flag Foundation hosted two active-duty military members at Michigan International Speedway. The two guests served as Grand Marshall and Honorary Starter for the LTi Printing 200 NASCAR Camping World Series Truck race in 2017 and the LTi Printing 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at MIS.
These guests and their families also enjoyed a meet and greet with Keselowski, as well as behind the scenes experiences for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race the following day. |
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Cabarrus Healthcare FoundationThe Checkered Flag Foundation supports The Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation in bringing the Veteran Recognition Program to Atrium Health Cabarrus. What started out as an act of kindness from Atrium nurse and veteran spouse, Carmen Frutig, the Veteran Recognition Program is now a staple for every veteran admitted to the clinic. When a veteran is admitted for treatment, they receive a care package filled with necessities and other items for the veteran to enjoy during their stay.
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LKN TopDeck FoundationIn 2021, The Checkered Flag was proud to support LKN TopDeck Foundation, a public charity that raises funds to support the mission and morale of the Cornelius police department. Through The Checkered Flag Foundation's support, LKN TopDeck Foundation was able to purchase and donate a UTV vehicle for the Cornelius Police Department.
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Novant Health FoundationThe Checkered Flag was excited to partner with Novant Health Foundation and construct the Pediatric ER Unit's Triage Room that is part of the larger Pediatric Emergency Center in Huntersville, NC. The Pediatric unit will bring specialized emergency care to thousands of children and teens in the Lake Norman and Huntersville area who previously had limited access to, and choice of, nearby services.
In addition to assisting with the construction of the Triage Room, BKCFF provided funding to Novant Health's Veteran Recognition Program in 2022. Through this funding, Novant Health was able to revive and create a more robust program to recognize veterans in their care and veteran staff at the hospital. |