Clayton Green Aiding In Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
MARBLE FALLS, Texas – Count pro late model and part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racer Clayton Green among those who have stepped up to help ravaged Western North Carolina communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Green, a Texan who has spent time in the Carolinas through the years while pursuing his dreams of racing in NASCAR’s national series ranks, organized a recent donation drive in the Greater Austin area, encompassing the nearby Liberty Hill community just a half-hour east from his hometown.
It’s an initiative he and his family were drawn to work on after seeing the devastation in the North Carolina mountains, especially considering that Texas is often among Gulf Coast states affected by yearly tropical systems.
“It started with my mom and I watching some of the videos popping up from Western NC … and as a family, we were going to donate ourselves because that kind of storm damage hits close to home for our part of the country,” Green explained. “My mom ended up putting a social media post out about what we wanted to do, and it blew up locally.
“We’ve had so many people from our area step up to bring supplies and donate; it’s really overwhelming to see, and I know will make a huge difference for families that need the basics in a time like this.”
Green said he has “nearly an office full” of various supplies – including wipes, toiletries, sheets and blankets, basic medical supplies, and clothes for all genders and ages – that he’ll bring with him starting Friday afternoon, when he makes the trek up to the Tar Heel State to begin preparations for his final Truck Series start of the season at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway in early November.
A look at some of the supplies collected by Clayton Green and his family to aid in the relief efforts for Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
The 27-year-old will spend nearly a month in North Carolina before racing at the ‘Paper Clip’, during which time he’ll help bring supplies to the western half of the state while working with the team ahead of the penultimate race of the Truck Series season.
“My truck is already overloaded, and we got even more supplies [Thursday]; I don’t know how we did it, but it looks like we doubled what we had almost in one day,” Green noted. “It’s such a testament to people’s understanding and generosity in times of need.
“I think it’s an opportunity – for all of us – to show some kindness to others and give help when they really need it,” he added. “Especially during a period this year where we’re going through a bit of a pummeling on the eastern side of the country … anything we can do for those affected helps.”
In total, Green tipped his family will have three trucks full of supplies that they’ll convoy north from Texas to North Carolina, and that “we literally don’t have space to bring anything else.”
“We’re just grateful for the chance to help make a difference for those in need,” said Green.
Additional information on Green’s upcoming Truck Series effort at Martinsville will be released in the coming weeks.
