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CAST (Creating Avenues For Student Transformation), a southern Indiana Dyslexia resource center, is seeking sponsors to support a fund-raising event in September.

The event will be “A Night At The Salem Speedway” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. and will feature dinner and racing at the historic track. The speedway is located at 2729 W. State Road 56, Salem.

Sponsors are needed, and all proceeds will benefit CAST, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

According to Cassie Corp: CAST director, sponsors’ “tax-deductible contributions for this event will help students in Washington County and beyond!”

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability related to reading. Studies show up to 20% of the population in the United States is affected at some level with dyslexia. Children who are unable to read by the third grade are more likely to drop out of school.”

“Help our students achieve their full potential by supporting this effort,” she added.

Sponsorship levels include the following:
Banner Sponsors—$2,500: Media recognition, event admission, a table for eight, banner recognition.
Winner’s Circle—$1,000: Media recognition, event admission, table for eight.
Fast Track—$500: Media recognition, event admission, table for four.
Rev Your Engine—$250: Media recognition, event admission, table for two.
Individual Tickets—$50: Reserved seats for the night’s race, a VIP armband with access to the High Banks Club, and a fully catered dinner (Kids 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket).

Please email Cassie Corp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 812-620-7907 to become a sponsor or RSVP for tickets to the event.

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Funds such as the Holly Humphrey Scholarship Fund are supported by charitable donations from people in and outside of the community, and the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently promoting a 3:1 monthly donation match for the various funds they support. Every dollar donated by monthly donors is tripled by the WCCF, and every dollar donated by non-monthly donors will be matched by $2 from the WCCF. There are many ways to donate, such as:

• Donate Online (click here)

• Write a Check

  • Mail to Washington County Community Foundation, PO Box 50, Salem, IN, 47167

• Donate Monthly with Automated Donations (click here)

• Other Ways to Donate

  • Stocks

  • Bonds

  • IRAs

  • Retirement Plans

Not only does the Washington County Community Foundation greatly appreciate any donations, but the community that it helps to support does as well. For more information, visit www.wccf.biz.