NHMS and Murph’s NH Team Up to Create One-of-a-Kind Reusable Bags to Support New England Children in Need
A portion of the proceeds from bag sales will benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
LOUDON, N.H. – When Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter (SCCNH) Director Danielle Cyr first saw the reusable bags created by Murph’s NH, she immediately sprang into action to create a new way for funds to be raised for New England children in need. Cyr rallied the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Operations team to gather as many past event banners as possible from around the property to send to Liam Murphy, founder and owner of Murph’s NH so he could work his magic. The result is an entire collection of one-of-a-kind reusable tote bags available for race fans to purchase with 20% of the proceeds benefitting SCCNH.
“We’re always looking for new fun ways to raise funds for the countless organizations who dedicate their efforts to New England children in need,” said Cyr, who also serves as New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s Director of Marketing. “Typically, the banners we aren’t able to use anymore are thrown out, but now we have a creative way to repurpose the banners to offer race fans their own piece of New Hampshire Motor Speedway history while also helping local children in need. It’s a win all around.”
The bags are available for purchase online at MurphsNH.com/Collections/
“With generous banner donations from New Hampshire Motor Speedway, we’re able to give the banners a new life while also supporting Speedway Children’s Charities,” said Murphy. “Partnerships like this are a great representation of what we stand for – sustainability, community, and fun! We’re honored to be a part of this year’s race festivities.”
Londonderry, N.H.-based Murph’s NH was able to repurpose 1,200 square feet of banners to create 100 bags. Each tote takes about 45 minutes to create, from receiving the raw material to a finished tote, utilizing approximately 12 square feet of banner per tote. The durable tote bags are made almost entirely of recycled materials, and each bag has a unique design, as each banner is different, giving each bag owner a one-of-a-kind piece.
Funds raised from Murph’s tote bag sales will be added to those raised throughout the year and then distributed this December in the form of grants to local nonprofits that support children in need. For more information, please contact Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter Director Danielle Cyr at DCyr@NHMS.com.
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About Murph’s NH
Murph’s NH (Murph’s) produces and manufactures durable tote bags made almost entirely of recycled materials such as billboards and sails. Founded in 2021, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach to reducing waste and environmental impact by creating eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for those old materials that would otherwise be forgotten. By combining durable craftsmanship and design Murph’s products help reduce waste and are widely recognized sustainable fashion statements.
About Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC)
The mission of Speedway Children’s Charities is to care for children with educational, financial, social, and medical needs to help them lead productive lives. Founded by Bruton Smith in 1982, Speedway Children’s Charities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing funding for hundreds of non-profit organizations that meet the direct needs of children. The New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities was officially established in 2009. Since then, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities has raised more than $2.1 million, supporting more than 957,000 children in the local community. The goal is to ensure that every child in need be given the tools to build a better, brighter, and healthier future.
Sources: Shannon Stephens, NHMS PR
New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) has teamed up with Murph’s NH to create a collection of unique reusable bags made from recycled banners from past NHMS events. The bags are available in two sizes and a portion of the proceeds benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities. Photo Courtesy: Murph’s NH