Paula Smith

“In 1997 I went to my first Nascar race. Little did I know that it would become a passion for me and would introduce me to some really wonderful friendships. In September of 2008, one of those girlfriends passed away and her family requested donations be made in her honor to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. This camp was founded in honor of Adam Petty, a Nascar driver.

Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family. Located in the hills of Randleman, North Carolina, Victory Junction is spread across 84 acres, allowing children to do what they do best— be kids, play, imagine, make friends and enjoy the adventures and experiences of camp life. At the beginning of every camp session, our campers find their very own afghan and camp teddy bear on their cabin bed. It is a little, snuggly way for campers to bring camp home with them. Each year we need 1,000 teddy bears and 1,000 afghans to ensure every camper is able to take their bear and blanket home.  I sew bears and try to send 20-30 a year. This year I am sending 20.” shared Pauls Smith