Comcast announced NASCAR driver Daniel Dye as the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the 11th champion to receive the annual award.

Comcast will award $60,000 to Dye for Race to Stop Suicide, which was established in 2018 to break the stigma around mental health and suicide.

"I'm super proud that this mission is getting talked about more--it means a lot to me, to my family, and to our communities," Dye said. "Being named the Comcast Community Champion is a big deal, and the fact that we're able to raise more awareness is really what it's all about. This isn't a race you can ever truly win, but we're doing everything we can to run up front and be leaders in this mission."

At just 14 years old, Dye turned unimaginable loss into action after losing his cousin to suicide. From that moment, his mission was clear: use his platform to spark life-saving conversations and help end the silence around mental health. That mission became Race to Stop Suicide, a now-national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, providing resources and bringing hope to individuals and families in times of need.

Through community outreach, school visits, church events and speaking engagements across the country, Daniel has opened the door for difficult but necessary conversations. With the support of his father, Randy Dye, and a growing team of advocates, he has built a movement that's saving lives and breaking down stigma at every turn.

As his racing career has taken off, so has the reach of his message. Dye's advocacy is front and center on his No. 10 Chevrolet with Kaulig Racing, which featured custom Race to Stop Suicide paint schemes during both Mental Health Awareness Month in May and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September. 

Dye was selected by a panel of Comcast and NASCAR executives, including 2024 Comcast Community Champion Erik Jones, who was honored last year for his work supporting early cancer screening and detection, reading literacy and animal welfare.

In addition to the winner, this year's finalists were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Jerry Caldwell, President, Bristol Motor Speedway, will receive a $30,000 donation to Speedway Children's Charities--Bristol Chapter, which supports children across 18 counties. Wayne Auton, Former NASCAR Xfinity Series Director, will receive a $30,000 donation to The Corner Table, which ensures thousands of children and neighbors have consistent access to nutritious meals and support.

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