Target Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon made a recent visit to Memphis, Tenn., to tour St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and visit the children of Target House. source: paddocktalk.com It was the first visit for Wheldon, who was impressed by the facilities but more so by the spirit of the children living there. "A lot of these kids have very serious illnesses, but they seem in such positive spirits. That's because they've been put in a very positive environment," said Wheldon who, along with Dixon and NASCAR driver Reed Sorensen posed for photos, signed autographs and spent some time with the kids. "I've never seen anything quite like it to be quite honest." Dixon, who was making his third trip to the hospital and Target House, has taken part in various team promotions to raise awareness and funds for the Target House. His favorite was last year's Indianapolis 500/Coca Cola 600 project in which all the Target drivers wore helmets with designs created by the children of Target House. He said the yearly visits are a great reminder and motivator to continue those efforts. "It's rewarding for us because we can see what we can do to help out," he said. "Not many people get to see this side of it. A lot of people try to block this kind of thing out of their mind. But it's the individuals who make places like this run. The only problem is that you can't bring everyone here to see it, because it is fantastic to see how they accommodate these kids."
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