SALISBURY's own racing driver, John Bennett, has pledged his support for a children's hospital.
The rising star in the FIA Formula 2 Championship has committed to helping Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in various ways.
Over the past 18 months, while competing globally, Bennett has been aiding the hospital.
This included a special helmet initiative to raise funds for the charity.
Bennett, who clinched his first Formula 2 victory in Austria, ran the GOSH logo on his #25 Trident Racing car during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
He also offered paddock and garage tours to GOSH families at the event.
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Bennett said: "It's a pleasure to be able to support Great Ormond Street Hospital through what I do and what I love.
"I think it's important to be able to bring a little bit of that into the lives of children who deserve to have these memories, and the extra support that they need for their futures."
In a forthcoming initiative, Bennett will host a competition for GOSH children to design his race helmet.
The winning design will be sported by Bennett at the Abu Dhabi final round this year.
The helmet will later be auctioned, with all proceeds going to GOSH.
"We have been offering tours to families in the paddock, getting people up close to the cars on these mega weekends, and this year we're trying to do a bit more.
"I'll be running the logo on my car to spread awareness, give more tours to more families, and I'll be having a helmet design competition for those in the hospital to design my helmet to wear in Abu Dhabi to raise proceeds for GOSH in a fun and unique way.
"I'm excited already to see what designs we get."
Since 1852, GOSH has been a beacon of hope for children with rare and complex illnesses, continuously investing in groundbreaking research.
This is made possible through the backing of supporters and fundraising activities.
Bennett's initiatives aim to provide unforgettable experiences for GOSH children and contribute to the hospital's ongoing mission.
His commitment to the cause reflects his desire to make a meaningful difference through his passion for motorsport.
