All proceeds from the sale of the Indy 500
Race Day Suit will go towards The Helda Gerdau Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pietro Fittipaldi,
driver of the #30 5-hour ENERGY® Honda powered
IndyCar of Rahal Letterman Lanigan
Motorsports is auctioning off his race day suit from the
upcoming 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 to benefit The Helda Gerdau
Institute, a charity supporting families affected by the recent
floods in Fittipaldi's home country of Brazil.
The state of Rio Grande do Sul has experienced devastating
floods, displacing more than half a million families and causing an
estimated $5 billion in damages. All
proceeds from the auction will go directly to the institute to aid
in relief efforts.
The auction includes the race day suit Fittipaldi will wear
during the Indy 500 on May 26, as
well as during Detroit Grand Prix the following weekend on
June 2. The suit will be autographed
by Fittipaldi and will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The
auction closes on Monday, May 27.
Fittipaldi is sponsored by 5-hour ENERGY®, who are
celebrating their 20th anniversary by returning to the
world of motorsports through their partnership with RLL. They
recently released a TV commercial featuring Fittipaldi.
5-hour ENERGY® was founded by Manoj Bhargava, global philanthropist and signer
of Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge,
making a commitment to donate most of his wealth to philanthropic
causes in his lifetime. Bhargava's philanthropy centers around the
Billions in Change movement, which uplifts the poorest third of the
world by providing fundamentals like clean water, reliable
electricity and food.
For more information, or to place a bid, please visit
www.HOfCollection.com.
About 5-hour ENERGY®
Living Essentials launched its 5-hour ENERGY® brand
in 2004. The effective formula is found in its iconic shot and a
16-ounce carbonated drink. Trusted by hard-working people to get
them through a hectic day, 5-hour ENERGY® products
are widely available in convenience, grocery, retail, club stores,
and online outlets. 5-hour ENERGY® shots are not
intended for consumption by minors.
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