Ride.Drive.Give Driving Experience Races to Aid Center For Child Protection

The Center for Child Protection (CCP) hosted its annual Ride.Drive.Give. charity driving experience. This unique fundraising event, held at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), brought together a community of car enthusiasts, philanthropists, and racing aficionados to raise over $170,000 for the Center.

Participants at Ride.Drive. Give. had the incredible opportunity to experience driving on Circuit of The Americas’ 3.41-mile, 20-turn track, as they rode and drove in a variety of supercars, including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and McLarens. The event, co-chaired by Amber Allen and Gerry Poe, was a thrilling combination of fast cars, professional instructors, experienced racers, exotic car owners, and F1 enthusiasts, all united for the cause of help- ing abused children in Travis County.

To commence this year’s event, Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff ’s Office and B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) led an awareness lap to #ProtectAustinKids, further emphasizing the importance of the community coming together to prevent child abuse.

In 2022 alone, the Center for Child Protection served 2,888 children and adults, extending essential forensic, therapy, medical, and education services. Ride.Drive.Give. stands as a pivotal contributor to the Center’s ongoing mission, providing vital resources for prevention efforts, fostering collaboration for justice, and facilitating the healing journey of those affected by child abuse.