LAS VEGAS (AP) – The founder of ”Best Buddies Kentucky,” an organization that promotes social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.
Daniel Noltemeyer bested three other finalists to win the $100,000 donation from the NASCAR Foundation. He also receives a 2015 Toyota Camry.
The 32-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, was chosen as the winner via an online vote on NASCAR.com.
The other three finalists were Tammy Anderson-Lee from San Diego, who has developed innovative swimming programs for children with Autism; Amber Larkin of Windermere, Florida, founder of the Noah’s Light Foundation which is involved in the fight against pediatric brain cancer; and Chris McElwee of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, who started Michael’s Way, an organization providing financial assistance to families dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
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