2020 RAL – Final Total is $8163

2020 Racing Against Leukemia Final Tally

Over the August 6-9, the New England Region hosted multiple events to support and raise funds and awareness for the UMass Memorial Medical Center and the children and families battling cancer. This was our annual Racing Against Leukemia weekend.

Each NER specialty – road racing, solo and rally – all hosted events over the weekend with various fundraising efforts. Additionally, the region hosted an iRacing Virtual Enduro, which became the biggest money-earner towards this year’s RAL efforts.

As the weekend came to a close, the preliminary numbers came in and the region was looking to donate around $7000. Less than our previous year’s donations, but a significant accomplishment given the Covid-19 restrictions and limitations on events.

The final numbers have been tallied and the official donation for 2020 is $8163.

This includes the money raised from the iRacing Enduro, the club racing auction, as well as cash donations from Rally and Solo participants.

Congratulations and a huge thanks go out to everyone that helped organize the 2020 RAL events.

About the Author: Pit Talk Editor

A 25-year SCCA member, Melissa Introne is the current Pit Talk Editor. She has a multi-generational family history with ties to the club. Her late father-in-law, Robert Introne Jr., served as the Chairman of the club’s national Board of Directors; her husband, Steve Introne, has raced for over 25years across the country in Autocross and Road Racing, and is the reigning B-Spec National Championship. Her three children continue the tradition, holding T&S, F&C and Novice competition road racing licenses as well. She is National-level Flagging & Communication marshal, and has served as Crew Chief for her husband’s autocross, SRF3 and B-Spec racecars.