Through a partnership with Samaritan's Purse, an international charitable organization, David Richert is racing to help raise funds for people across the world who do not have access to clean water for their daily needs. For every minute that Richert is on track in a Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race, over $20 is donated towards the construction of a BioSand Water Filter unit.
Each BioSand Water Filter costs $100 to construct and provides enough clean water for the daily needs of up to 8 people. Through six races so far this season, Richert has been able to raise over $3,800 which will purchase 38 water filters and provide clean water directly to 304 people in impoverished parts of the world.
His goal is to raise $6,000 during the 10 race season to purchase 60 water filters. "As I driver, I am constantly out looking for partners to join me in support of my racing..." states Richert "...so I have found that this is a very unique and helpful way to give back to others".
The Mosport Grand Prix will take place this weekend at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario.
David Richert is 27 years old and hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. From a group of 3,900 race car drivers, Richert was one of only 3 Canadians to earn a spot racing for Volkswagen in the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup where the series champion goes home with $100,000.
Contact David Richert Racing at 204-371-8700 or by email public.relations@richertracing.com // Official Website - www.richertracing.com
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