Since 1996, Ford Motor Company has donated more than $6.5 million to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in a relationship that was initiated by Henry Ford in 1922. Ford Customer Service Division and its brands, Motorcraft and Quick Lane, are happy to join the effort, promoting the DAV at the Coca-Cola 600 as part of the ‘NASCAR Unites-An American Salute’ program announced by the sanctioning body in April. ‘We ‘re so appreciative for what our military members and their families have done for us and we are more than happy to participate in this program by putting the spotlight on the DAV,’ said Mary Lou Quesnell, Marketing Director, Ford Customer Service Division. This weekend driver Trevor Bayne will compete with a special paint scheme on the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion and the DAV logo on the sides of the car to honor sacrifices made by American soldiers and their families. Ron Minter, National Director of Voluntary Services, Disabled American Veterans, will attend the race. The 1.2 million-member DAV is a non-profit charity that ensures those who were injured or disabled as a result of military service and their families receive the benefits, representation and advocacy they deserve. Founded in 1920 by veterans returning from World War I and congressionally chartered, it provides free services to veterans of all eras and helps recently injured heroes transition to meaningful life following their time in uniform. ‘It’s really an honor for us to run the DAV logo on our car,’ said Eddie Wood, of Wood Brothers Racing. ‘We ‘re proud to show our appreciation to our military in any way we can. That’s something that’s important to our family and our race team.’(Wood Brothers Racing)(5-24-2012)
