JJF Partners with Bruna Oliveira to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
6/04/2008
Charlotte, NC (June 2, 2008) - The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is proud to partner with Bruna Oliveira on her mission to become the 2008 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year. Bidders have the chance to win a variety of experiences and memorabilia, including a meet and greet with #48 crew chief Chad Knaus, a meet and greet and tickets to a Michael Buble concert at Madison Square Garden, and an exclusive tour and tasting of Opus One Winery. The auctions will be ending at various times on June 9th. For more details, visit www.ebay.com/jimmiejohnsonfoundation. Proceeds benefit the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
About the Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Chandra and Jimmie Johnson launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in February 2006. Johnson, the two-time reigning Sprint Cup Champion, drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet in NASCAR's top series. The mission of the foundation is to assist children, families, and communities in need throughout the United States. The foundation has committed more than $1.3 million to various charities. For additional information on the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, please visit www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org.
About the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Online Charity Auction
Chandra and Jimmie Johnson launched the online charity auction site in conjunction with the creation of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in February 2006. The site has raised more than $175,000 for the foundation. Past items have included a meet and greet with Jimmie Johnson, an autographed Jimmie Johnson helmet, lunch and a tour of the 24/48 shop with crew chief Chad Knaus, and a meet and greet with Major League Baseball player Marcus Giles. To bid on unique memorabilia, visit www.ebay.com/jimmiejohnsonfoundation.
For additional information, contact:
Missy Calloway, Jimmie Johnson Foundation, 704.453.2583, mcalloway@jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org