It’s been three months since Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, and Joey Logano continues assisting those still reeling in its aftermath, helping the communities rebuild their lives.
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Last October, the three-time Cup Series champion disclosed that the Joey Logano Foundation amassed over $250,000 to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene. He had committed to a sustained effort to provide relief. Logano has been in constant touch with the affected communities since then.
Logano was recently involved in the reopening of a fitness club that was destroyed during the hurricane, in addition to donating $5,000 to the Crossnore Communities for Children center in Morganton, North Carolina
“I made an appearance at this exact @PlanetFitness club in Morganton, NC for its original Grand Opening. Unfortunately, when Hurricane Helene ran through Western Carolina, this club was hit hard and the building was completely flooded. Last night, we celebrated its Re-Grand Opening,” the 2024 NASCAR Cup champion shared on X.
He added, “Plus, on behalf of Planet Fitness, NFP, and The @joeyloganofoundation, we were able to help out the community by donating $5,000 to @CrossnoreComm, which has a campus right down the road and was impacted from Helene too. Thanks to all the fans who stopped by, and congrats Planet Fitness on getting this club back up and running for their community.”
I made an appearance at this exact @PlanetFitness club in Morganton, NC for its original Grand Opening. Unfortunately, when Hurricane Helene ran through Western Carolina, this club was hit hard and the building was completely flooded. Last night, we celebrated its Re-Grand… pic.twitter.com/UChxwNx2Kb
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) January 24, 2025
Logano’s commitment extended beyond monetary contributions, much like how former NASCAR Cup driver Greg Biffle rushed to the aid of the hurricane victims. Biffle used his private helicopter to transport donated supplies in many parts of North Carolina.
Logano, meanwhile, personally visited the devastated regions in October to assess the damage and uplift the spirit of the community. During these visits, where he connected with many people, Logano got a grasp of their needs.
“They want us to keep talking about them,” and Logano was more than happy to oblige, and help.
#NASCAR … Joey Logano went to Western North Carolina on Friday to help with hurricane relief. What he saw and heard from people there impacted him. pic.twitter.com/WtSmcLSszl
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) October 12, 2024
The Team Penske driver and his foundation donated food and other essential supplies, along with a Ford Explorer to Crossnore Communities for Children whose mission is to ‘create healthy futures for children and families by providing a sanctuary of hope and healing’. The vehicle, which is being used to transport children to their facility, was a replacement for the one lost in the storm.
In a collaborative effort with Ford, Logano also presented two brand-new vehicles — a Ford Escape and a Ford Bronco, each valued at approximately $30,000 — to two victims of the hurricane, Anita and Alexis. They had both lost their cars in the calamity.
Over the years, the Joey Logano Foundation has invested over $6 million in various organizations to support children and young adults during difficult times, underscoring the 3x Cup champ’s commitment to helping people in need.
