Released on: October 21, 2008, 11:21 am

Press Release Author: Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Christmas fundraiser supported by NASCAR Nationwide Series
#47 Driver Kelly Bires will be held on October 31, 2008 at Boys & Girls Club in Lake
Dallas, Texas.

Press Release Body: Lake Dallas, Texas - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
announced today the kickoff of their 3rd Annual Christmas Fundraiser. The fundraiser
supported by NASCAR Nationwide Series #47 Driver Kelly Bires will be held on October
31, 2008 at Boys & Girls Club in Lake Dallas, Texas.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County offer fresh-cut Christmas Greenery for sale
during their annual fundraiser and profits derived from the sales go to providing
Christmas gifts for needy children and equipment for kids to use while at the Club.
"This has been a tough financial year for many families and we expect to see an even
greater need for more presents than in previous years", stated Babs Troutman, Chief
Professional Officer.

"We are thrilled that Kelly Bires is supporting such a wonderful cause. With his
help and the support of our local community we should exceed last year's goal and
bring a smile to many kids and their families during this Christmas Holiday",
Troutman said.

NASCAR Nationwide Series #47 Driver Kelly Bires will be arriving at approximately
5:00p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club located at 303 Alamo Avenue in Lake Dallas to
support the Club's efforts and signing autographs. Bires, who has four top 10
finishes under his belt for the 2008 Nationwide Season, will be taking time away
from his busy racing schedule to assist with the Club's fundraising efforts. "I'm
sure the kids and their families will be excited to meet Kelly and his presence
should be just the right spark needed to kickoff a successful fundraiser", stated
Troutman.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County is a non-profit 501(C)3 charitable
organization headquartered in Lake Dallas, Texas providing services to local youth
to ensure they have the resources and opportunities available to become the best
they can be. The Club has been providing daily educational, recreational, social and
cultural enrichment programs and activities for its members since 1994.

Contact:
Babs Troutman
Chief Professional Officer
940-239-9309
www.bgcdentoncounty.org


About Kelly Bires

Wisconsin native Kelly Bires got the racing bug early by nailing down two WKA
National Championship Titles by the age of 12. In 2006 he was the ASA Champion and
Rookie of the Year.

JTG Daugherty Racing Representatives took notice of his dominant year and signed
Kelly to drive one of their two Craftsman Truck Series entries in 2007. Bires
finished his promising rookie season earning two top-10 finishes. In his first full
season of driving the #47 Clorox NASCAR Nationwide Series car, Bires has had four
top 10 finishes and 19 top 20 finishes for the 2008 season.

Contact:
Rick Troutman
Vice President Marketing
FABgrills
972-898-3879
www.fabgrills.com

Web Site: http://www.bgcdentoncounty.org

Contact Details: Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
303 Alamo Avenue
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
940-239-9309
940-239-9313 (fax)
Rick@bgcdentoncounty.org