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>>191122“At FOX, we believe in the transformative power of sports to lift up communities and create real opportunity, especially through expanded educational access. We are proud to partner with the Fostering the Future initiative to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University, giving extraordinary students the tools to build bright futures,” said Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer, FOX Sports.
The expansion brings the First Lady’s Fostering the Future network to 26 academic institutions nationwide, joining leading universities such as the Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, Arizona State University, University of Georgia, University of Texas, Louisiana State University, University of Alabama, and University of Florida to create new pathways to higher education for individuals from the foster care community.
Today’s accomplishment will be prominently featured during the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix race weekend in Washington, DC, August 22-23, which will be airing on FOX and FOX One. An IndyCar race car featuring BE BEST and Fostering the Future branding was displayed in the White House Rose Garden during the announcement and will carry the partnership’s message into race weekend.
This innovative marketing initiative also aims to raise awareness and support for America’s foster care community. Every race car in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will feature a specially designed BE BEST logo, ensuring that the winner crosses the finish line in support of this vital initiative. Sunday’s Race Day will feature the stars of IndyCar racing on a first-of-its-kind course wrapping around the National Mall with breathtaking views of several iconic landmarks and the Fostering the Future logo prominently displayed on the track on the overpass at 7th Street and Jefferson Drive.
“The First Lady is an incredible champion for students across the county, and this initiative is critical to unlocking a more promising future for so many bright young minds,” said IndyCar President J. Douglas Boles.
First Lady Melania Trump proclaimed, “Fostering the Future elevates America's youth based on merit and talent, lifting them beyond economic circumstance and every other condition that may limit opportunity.”
The First Lady’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below.
Fostering the Future
A Transformative, Merit Based Initiative
Welcome to the White House.
A warm welcome to our distinguished guests today Mr. President; my father, Mr. Knavs; Cabinet Members; Mr. Penske; Mr. Boles; Mr. Shanks; the talented drivers; our universities; and the remarkable individuals who stand in support of my Fostering the Future initiative.
The greatest investment America can make is not in technology, infrastructure, or capital markets it’s our children.
We are at the beginning of an era defined by artificial intelligence, robotics, and industries that have yet to be imagined. But America's greatest competitive advantage remains in its own people.
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