Healthy Child Joins the ‘Full Speed 2 a Cure’ Campaign!

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Healthy Child Joins the ‘Full Speed 2 a Cure’ Campaign!

Mandy Geisler

Saturday, May 16, 2009

When Emerson Newton-John told his aunt he wanted to bring another charity on board for the ‘Full Speed 2 a Cure’ campaign, Olivia Newton-John didn’t hesitate one instant before suggesting Healthy Child Healthy World.

Larry Foyt, racecar driver and current Team Director of A.J. Foyt Racing in the Indy Car Series, is also joining the campaign. Dedicated to making a difference in this world, Foyt will help to raise awareness of the environmental toxins that surround children daily, and the threat that exposure may lead to many types of childhood cancers. “I’ve been looking for a way to give back, and joining the “Full Speed 2 a Cure” campaign is the perfect fit for me," said Foyt. "It utilizes both motorsports and the entertainment business to raise awareness for all types of cancers, and I’m excited to help Emerson and Olivia achieve their goals. I believe this campaign will take off and bring attention to this important cause in a unique and powerful way.”

As a globally recognized ambassador for cancer awareness and prevention, Olivia Newton-John is excited to have Larry Foyt and Healthy Child join the campaign spearheaded by her racecar driver nephew, Emerson Newton-John. “I am thrilled that Larry Foyt and Healthy Child have joined the “Full Speed 2 A Cure” Campaign,” says Olivia Newton-John. “Cancer is something that affects everyone, from all walks of life, and with the resources that the Foyts and Healthy Child can bring, we are sure to spread the word about the importance of awareness and early detection to an even broader group of people."

After coming off of two very successful tests in Europe in an FIA GT Series GT1 car, Emerson Newton-John is brimming with confidence. “I couldn’t be more ready to get back racing and blow the top off of this powerful campaign. Having my friend, Larry Foyt, joining forces with Healthy Child to raise awareness for children’s environmental health concerns is a powerful addition to “Full Speed 2 a Cure”. And as a father of two, I love the fact that we can work with such a great non-profit to educate parents on the importance of a non-toxic environments for their children.”

The campaign moves forward with no time to waste. A fundraiser will be held on May 19th at downtown Indianapolis’s popular nightspot, 6 Lounge and Restaurant. “Full Speed 2 a Cure” will also make a kid’s dream come true on May 24th when they invite a child to be a guest of Larry Foyt at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

We would like to thank everybody at ‘Full Speed 2 a Cure’ for helping us to raise awareness about creating healthy, non-toxic environments where children and families can flourish.