The Laughlin Family Foundation Partners with Rich Mar Florist and NASCAR Driver Ryan Ellis to Raise Awareness for Rare Gynecologic Cancers
The Laughlin Family Foundation is excited to announce their partnership with NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis and Rich Mar Florist to help raise awareness and funding for rare gynecologic cancers at the Xfinity Series race, the Explore The Pocono Mountains 225, at Pocono Raceway on Saturday July 22, 2023.
Thanks to the generosity Ryan Ellis, Team Alpha Prime, and Jonathan Morrissey of Rich Mar Florist, fans can get their name (or name of choice) on Ellis’ No.43 Rich Mar Florist Chevy for a $100.00 or more donation as part of the “laps against cancer” campaign. Names will be hand written on the car and fans can show their support by recognizing someone in their life who has been affected by cancer. The deadline for name is July 20th. Names cane be submitted here.
Limited corporate/individual on-car sponsorships are also available through donations starting at $2,500.00 - please email courtney@thelaughlinfoundation.org or ryanellisracing@gmail.com to inquire about pricing/locations. All proceeds will benefit The Laughlin Family Foundation’s fight against rare cancers.
The No. 43 Rich Mar Florist Chevy team will debuting a scintillating purple and white design in Pocono, tied together with both icy and floral textures. The icy texture pays homage to Craig Laughlin’s tie to hockey and the NHL, and the flowers are representative of Rich Mar Florist. The color purple is incorporated to represent all those affected by cancer and as a tribute to The Laughlin Family Foundation.
This will be the third year that The Laughlin Family Foundation has partnered with Ryan Ellis and his team. The partnership first began through the generosity Tom and TJ Keen of CorvetteParts.net / Keen Parts, who graciously donated their car sponsorship to our foundation. The CorvetteParts.net / Laughlin Family Foundation race car raced at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2023 and Martinsville Speedway in 2022.
This year, the foundation has partnered with Jonathan Morrissey of Rich Mar Florist, who is also a proud sponsor of the Laughlin Family Foundation and will be participating at our 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 11th, 2023, at the Crofton Country Club in Crofton, Md. Ellis will also be participating as a celebrity golfer (limited tickets still available here).
The Laughlin Family Foundation featured on Ellis’ Rich Mar Florst No. 43 Chevy, which will race in the Xfinity Series on Saturday July 22nd at Pocono Raceway
“This really is a dream team of partners, my family as many families have suffered losses to Cancer. If we can help one or more families to a better life, then we have done a great job. A big thanks to Craig and his family for their support and friendship. Let’s get after it Ellis!,” said Jonathan Morrissey, owner of Rich Mar Florist.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Ryan Ellis and his team for a 3rd year in a row to help support and raise awareness for rare gynecologic cancers. We are really excited about this partnership and to have a chance to work with like minded people, like Ryan and Jonathan Morrissey of Rich Mar Florist, who share our mission and believe that every cancer deserves a voice… and a cure” said Craig Laughlin of The Laughlin Family Foundation.
Tune in information: The Rich Mar Florist special Laughlin Family Foundation No.43 Chevy scheme will first hit the track on Friday, July 21st, at 3:35 pm ET for a short practice. Qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes place at 4:05 pm ET.
About Rich Mar Florist: Rich Mar Florist has been the Lehigh Valley's local florist since 1955. From small beginnings, the company has grown to provide floral arrangements at events large and small across the country. The family-owned business has been involved in motorsports 2019. They have supported drivers and teams of all sizes, even creating their own racing brand, Rich Mar Florist Racing.
