You’ve heard us talking about the Soap Box Derby for what feels like forever I’m sure, so I wanted to take a minute to show you why what we’re doing matters so much.
The young man in these photos is Tanner Dempewolf. When Tanner first saw the Chamber’s prototype car on display at the library, he asked his mom if he could enter the race. She told him that if he wanted to participate, he’d have to pay for it himself. That news left him a little crestfallen—after all, most kids don’t have that kind of money. But his mom encouraged him to write letters to local companies asking for sponsorships, and that’s exactly what he did.
Fast forward a few months, and here’s Tanner—working side by side with his grandfather—proudly building his very first Soap Box Derby car. Thanks to his determination, Tanner is now officially sponsored by Hudson Professional Firefighters, Local 5213, DITCH WITCH of the Rockies, and Hebditch Hardwood Flooring.
Will Tanner be crowned Grand Champion? We’ll have to wait until race day to find out! But one thing is for certain: he’s already gained something far more important—a memory that will last a lifetime. (See Tanner’s letter below)
