Community

Giving back to the community is something MCS’s founders and CEO feel strongly about. “Chris and I feel very strongly about giving back through charitable causes that promote the same values and beliefs that we share. We appreciate all of the fine people who help support these great organizations,” says MCS CEO R. David Knight.To that end, we support several organizations that enrich their communities and beyond in ways large and small. Here are some of the terrific organizations MCS is proud to support.

Victory Junction

When Kyle and Pattie Petty’s son Adam died in 2000, they set out to make his dream come true. That dream was to build a camp for seriously ill children, a place where they and their families could go for life-changing experiences in an exciting, fun, empowering, and medically sound environment. The Petty’s are a famous NASCAR racing family, so it is only natural that the camp features a racing theme. Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction, located in Randleman, N.C., has brought smiles to more than 12,000 children from 47 states and three foreign countries. Victory Junction is a member of Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camps.

ASPCA

The first humane organization in North America, the ASPCA began in 1866 to “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States,” according to founder Henry Bergh. Today, the ASPCA works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws, and share resources with animal shelters nationwide. The organization provides local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals, and serving victims of animal cruelty. In the last year, the ASPCA has assisted in the adoption of more than 63,000 animals.

Equine Rescue League

Based in Leesburg, Va., the Equine Rescue League supports the responsible use of working, sport, and pleasure horses and ponies. The group operates a 66-acre sanctuary for rescued equines who have been abused or neglected, and rehabilitates them for adoption to caring, qualified caretakers. The League also offers educational programs on horse care for children, horse owners, and humane officers. Read the inspiring stories of just a few of the thousands of horses the League has helped in its nearly 20 years.