Ed Carpenter Racing has announced a partnership with Building Tomorrow, a not-for-profit organization that supports children’s literacy in Uganda.
As part of the partnership, a ‘Ride with Rinus’ campaign has been launched, which will feature a special red and orange livery on Rinus VeeKay’s car for the upcoming GMR Grand Prix on May 14.
Any contributor who donates $75 USD or more to the campaign will have their name added to the livery as part of the orange striping on the sidepods of VeeKay’s car.
VeeKay’s only IndyCar win to date has come at the GMR Grand Prix last year, and he will be looking to repeat that feat around the Indianapolis road course as part of the build up to the Indy 500.
“We’re delighted to partner with Ed Carpenter Racing to raise funds and awareness for the learning crisis in Uganda,” said George Srour, Co-Founder and Chief Dreamer of Building Tomorrow.
“With this partnership, we’re giving anyone who wants to support literacy and numeracy – basic skills so many Ugandan kids haven’t had the chance to master – the opportunity to do so, and in return they get the chance to ‘Ride With Rinus’ on May 14.”
The organization was founded in 2006, and aims to improve learning situations in underserved communities throughout the African country.
In 2021, Building Tomorrow helped 40,000 children who were out of school in Uganda, and plans to reach over 100,000 children this year.
Donations to the campaign can be made online at the BT.Team website.
