TEAM ARUBA RAISED MORE THAN $5100 TOWARDS AUTISM RESEARCH

Friday, February 15

A local race team has received recognition for its fundraising efforts to benefit Autism Speaks. Team Aruba, the professional IHRA drag racing team that recently located its operation in Union County with the support of Union Countians and others raised a total of $5,107.12. Gator, who is associated with Team Aruba, along with his wife Betsy headed team Aruba’s effort. They have a son, Kyle, who has been diagnosed with autism and Fragile X syndrome. WBCU News spoke with Betsy and she expressed her appreciation both to Team Aruba and the citizens of Union County for their generosity. She said Team Aruba is the only race team in America sponsoring Autism Speaks on a full-time basis, helping to raise awareness for Autism research. She said they plan another walk this year to raise more money for research, and it will be held at Lowe's Motor Speedway. More details on that will be forthcoming.

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