Racing for Children's

The Racing for Children's (RFC) concept was developed by Birmingham motorsports enthusiasts and other supporters at Barber Motorsports Park who were inspired to provide children in treatment at Children’s of Alabama with special adventures at the track. They then embarked on a mission to raise awareness and research funds for cures of childhood cancers and blood disorders. RFC hosts an annual fundraising dinner followed by a special weekend for children in treatment during the Indy Grand Prix. Honorary Crew Chiefs from the Children's of Alabama Cancer Center join the RFC team as special crew members and ambassadors throughout the year. The year-round effort continues at tracks across America – in Porsche GT3s, IndyCars, a Honda Odyssey van and 4 go-karts - each bearing the handprints of children in treatment at Children’s. More than $3.5 million dollars has been raised by the volunteer-based organization, funding research for a cure and needed cancer center patient support programs.