Ron Eby 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Finalist
1,307 views · Published 13 September 2012 · 2:35 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: NASCAR · 2012 · Science & Technology
The NASCAR Foundation is proud to honor passionate NASCAR fans that have made an impact with children in their communities through the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, which launched for the first time in 2011. The award honors the passionate commitment Betty Jane France has demonstrated with her charitable works and community efforts. In 2012, the winner of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award will win a $100,000 donation to their children's charity of choice from The NASCAR Foundation and a 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid from Toyota. The remaining finalists will receive $25,000 to their children's charities of choice from The NASCAR Foundation. Ron Eby (Windham, Maine) knew it was time to give back to the community after his daughter experienced meningitis and was rushed to a children's hospital in Dayton, Ohio, while on a cross-country trip. The incredible care and compassion that his daughter received inspired him to get involved with Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine. As a successful business owner, the 52-year-old auto repair shop owner knew fundraising would be his strength; he has helped raise over $250,000 for thousands of children dealing with serious illnesses. When Eby isn't recruiting new sponsors for the camp, you can find him serving up food in Ron's Mexican Cantina. All proceeds from the sale of the authentic Mexican food are dedicated to supporting Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in Casco, Maine. To learn more and to vote for RON to win the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, log on to http://WWW.NASCAR.COM/award
