Peach’s Neet Feet and MISS Foundation Selected for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope

Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson selected the final two fan charities to be featured on the 2013 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope.

Peach’s Neet Feet and MISS Foundation were chosen to appear on the helmet that Johnson will wear during race weekend activities at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Aug. 18, 2013. Each organization also will receive a grant of $10,000 and a special Blue Bunny ice cream party.

Peach’s Neet Feet donates custom, hand-painted shoes to children living with disabilities and fighting serious illnesses. Every shoe is designed to complement each child’s life, interest, and courageous fight. They have donated nearly 700 pairs of shoes to children around the country in just two years.

Peach’s Neet Feet was nominated by Misshay Smith, whose son received a pair of shoes while in The Children’s Hospital located in Oklahoma City, Okla. “My son loves his Spiderman shoes,” shared Smith. “They give him the courage to fight and make him smile when he wears them.”

Madison “Peach” Steiner is the founder/president of Peach’s Neet Feet, which started in Steiner’s bedroom with a spark of fierce desire to make a difference. “Madison doesn’t just paint shoes, but she becomes part of the team that helps these kids fight” said Smith.

MISS Foundation provides Counseling, Advocacy, Research, Education and Support (C.A.R.E.S). for families experiencing the death of a baby or child at any age and from any cause. They are a place where families can feel connected to others during their darkest hours.

MISS Foundation offers free family packets, HOPE mentor matches, support groups, counseling, and more. “Without their help, I am not sure where my wife and I would be right now,” states Brian Bobier. Brian nominated the MISS Foundation after losing their first-born daughter. “I believe this would be a wonderful charity to promote since losing a child happens far too often in our society” said Bobier.

Peach’s Neet Feet, located in Farmington, N.M., and MISS Foundation, located in Phoenix, Ariz., join International FOP Association, Ruth’s Reusable Resources, Denver Kids, Inc., Miracle League of Pensacola, Chelsea’s Hope, Me Fine Foundation, Against Abuse, Inc., Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Make-A-Wish Iowa as charities that will be featured on the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope.

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