Speedway Children's Charities Awards $25,000 to SOWF

(December 10) -- The Special Operations Warrior Foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Speedway Children's Charities. Dick Wolverton, a volunteer representing the Speedway Children's Charities, presented the check to John T. Carney, Jr., SOWF President.

Speedway Children's Charities is a non-profit foundation based in Charlotte, N.C. that distributes funds to charities and foundations that make a direct and significant impact on the lives of children.

The Speedway Children's Charities, lead by retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Tom Sadler, executive director, has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants in the past 11 years.

"We are very appreciative of the generosity of the Speedway Children's Charities. This grant will help provide a college education to more than 700 children of fallen special operations personnel," said John T. Carney, Jr., SOWF President.

"The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is very fortunate to have caring and supportive Americans who care passionately about making sure the children of fallen special operations personnel are not forgotten."

The SOWF has 120 students enrolled in colleges and universities across the country. Funding provided by the SOWF includes tuition, books, fees, room and board.