"IMS Volunteers Turn Indy 500 Cleanup into Fundraising Success"

Volunteers from schools, sports teams, churches, and other organizations gather to clean up the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after the Indianapolis 500, using the cleanup as a fundraising opportunity. The Speedway provides a stipend to the groups, which helps fuel their programs. Volunteers often find odd items in the litter left behind, including wallets, cell phones, clothes with tags still on, and questionable snack choices. The funds raised from the cleanup contribute to uniforms, equipment, and tournament costs for lower-income families.