A NASCAR driver helps victims of Hurricane Helen in North Carolina.
Greg Biffle has posted numerous photos and videos of the storm's destruction.
The 54-year-old has used his private helicopter to deliver supplies and internet services to people in need. He even found families stranded due to the use of airplanes. mirror to the sun.
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Greg Biffle watches from the front row before the heat race at the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience at I-55 Raceway in Pebbly, Missouri, on July 9, 2022. (Jeff Currie/SRX/Getty Images)
The effort caught the attention of ESPN analyst Marty Smith, who said Biffle deserved the highest honor for an American citizen.
“Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his continued and tireless heroic efforts in saving lives using helicopters and working with others in Western North Carolina. Should. @gbiffle To see his amazing efforts. Thank you, Greg,” Smith posted on X.
Biffle, who provides Starlink services to residents in western North Carolina, recalled how the mirror saved a stranded family.
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 69 car, drives during practice at the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience on July 16, 2022 at I-55 Raceway in Pebbly, Missouri. (Jeff Currie/SRX/Getty Images)
“The only way we were able to find a man stranded on a mountain at the bottom of a steep ravine. It took six attempts to land due to difficulties, but we arrived. We got him a chainsaw, an EpiPen, and some insulin. , I prepared chicken feed, powdered milk, gasoline, and 2-stroke oil.'' I also ate a Harris Teeter sandwich before leaving,'' Biffle posted.
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The storm made landfall in the United States on Thursday, impacting the sports world. 2 games between Atlanta Braves and New York Mets It was postponed to a doubleheader on Monday that ultimately decided the team's postseason fate.
The Denver Broncos, who were staying at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia for a series of games on the East Coast, practiced on the indoor tennis courts.
Saturday's Appalachian State-Liberty football game was also canceled. east tennessee football team I slept on the bus after it was suspended due to flooding on Friday night.
Greg Biffle speaks during a Q&A session during the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience event at Stafford Motor Speedway on July 2, 2022 in Stafford, Connecticut. (Kathryn Riley/SRX via Getty Images)
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Several NFL team owners have also donated.
FOX Corporation has also started donating to the American Red Cross. hurricane helen It showcased relief efforts and urged viewers to help those affected by the deadly storm.
Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.
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