Morgan Shepherd Charitable Fund Continues Support for PARC Workshop with $30,000 Donation
Dec. 16 , 2008 -- The Faith Motorsports team and driver Morgan Shepherd donated $30,000 to the PARC Workshop in Virginia during the team's annual charity trip Dec. 15. Another $5,000 was donated to needy citizens in Catawba County, Virginia.
Lagina Plumbing is among the sponsors of Shepherd's car, No. 89. The Lagina family was honored to be part of this year's charity trip.
“What a powerful trip to have our family be a part of,” said Jim Lagina, president of the Milwaukee-based commercial plumbing company. “From the start of the day at PARC Workshop and meeting the clients -- many who come to PARC for fellowship and to give their caretakers a break for a day here and there The $30,000 donation to PARC Workshop is especially important since the organization gets no government money.”
After that gathering, the Faith Motorsports team and their guests went to the Rex Theater in Galax, Va., where more than 1,000 people enjoyed music, comedy and a message about the true meaning of Christmas.
“What a day; if you could only see the looks on the faces of folks who received the gift bags, truly thankful for what they had been given," Lagina said. "And to think that it was started by a race car guy 22 years ago – a guy who has chosen to make a difference to people who need the help the most."
Lagina added, that Shepherd “could have written a check and had someone deliver it, but that is not how Morgan handles things. Our family is grateful to have been a part of this trip. We already look forward to going next year.”
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Faith Team to Honor Sponsors at Texas Race Weekend
Oct. 30, 2008 -- Faith Motorsports car No. 89 will carry decals for Lagina Plumbing and Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway as a "thank you" to the two supporters. Read More
Lagina Plumbing Will Sponsor No. 89 in Oct. 25 Nationwide Race at Memphis Motorsports Park
Oct. 20, 2008 -- Never mind about Joe the Plumber and the race between Barack Obama and John McCain. The real race will be this coming Saturday, Oct. 25, when Morgan Shepherd takes to the Memphis Motor sports track in the “Kroger On Track for The Cure 250” NASCAR Nationwide Series race, with Lagina Plumbing of Milwaukee again backing Shepherd’s team.
 “Our vote is for Morgan Shepherd and his car No. 89,” said Jim Lagina, president of the commercial plumbing company. “Since we became a sponsor of No. 89 earlier this year, we’ve become more and more impressed with Morgan and his grassroots race team. Racing in the Nationwide circuit isn’t easy, but Morgan and his Faith Motor sports team give it their total commitment. It’s a David-and-Goliath battle for all the independent Nationwide teams as they put in an incredible effort to prepare, make the race, then stay out of trouble all day and have a strong finish. We’re happy to support the commitment of Faith Motorsports in that challenge.”
Lagina noted that, “At each event we’ve participated, Morgan and his team have maximized their resources. We’ve been involved in racing for many years, and know it’s not easy, so we’re glad we can help keep No. 89 in the race. for a much greater cause.”
The Oct. 25 "Kroger On Track for the Cure 250" will offer a full day of activities at the Memphis Motorsports Park, with practice commencing on Friday, Oct. 24. The green flag for the main event on Saturday is at 2:30 p.m.
“On behalf of the employees of Lagina Plumbing, our loyal customers and associates, we thank Morgan for his integrity, courage and determination representing us both on and off the track.”
Lagina Plumbing will now also be supporting Shepherd’s second car entry, No. 75, Herd Racing and driver Tim Weaver for the Memphis event.
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Lagina Plumbing to Sponsor Faith Motorsports at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 22, 2008 -- Lagina Plumbing will sponsor the Faith Motorsports No. 89 Dodge Charger and driver Morgan Shepherd in the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway on Saturday.
 The Kansas race is a continuation of the company’s support for the team which began earlier this year at Milwaukee, said Lagina President James Lagina.
“We are thrilled to be on board Morgan’s race car for the Kansas race as it is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the whole Faith Motorsports organization for their hard work and dedication in the face of long odds,” Lagina said.
“In supporting Morgan in the Nationwide Series this year, our employees and customers have really taken notice when the No. 89 is on the track. It is our commitment to be there for the team when they can use a boost, as it has been a wonderful blessing to have been associated with the whole organization this year.”
The company’s logo will appear on the rear quarter panels of Shepherd’s #89 Dodge throughout this weekend’s events at Kansas.
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Lagina Plumbing to Sponsor Faith in Carfax 250
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 11, 2008 -- Lagina Plumbing will sponsor the Faith Motorsports #89 Dodge Charger and driver Morgan Shepherd in this weekend’s Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway. The Michigan race is the culmination of the Milwaukee-based company’s support effort that included smaller associate sponsorships earlier this summer at Milwaukee, Chicagoland, Indianapolis and St. Louis.
 “We are thrilled to team up with Faith Motorsports and with a driver like Morgan,” said James Lagina, president of Lagina Plumbing. “This partnership expands our presence in racing, building on the successful Nationwide Series, and enables us to reach even more customers and engage more people in the excitement of NASCAR. Morgan is truly a tremendous inspiration to us and our company. He stands for what we really believe and we are looking forward to rooting him on.”
Lagina said in working with Shepherd and his crew on four previous race weekends he saw the team’s desire to compete at the level of other teams with much larger sponsorships. “Many teams may have additional resources at their disposal yet lack the savvy the No. 89 team exudes,” Lagina said. “It has been a wonderful blessing to have been associated with the whole organization.”
Lagina Plumbing specializes in new construction, renovations and plumbing upgrades. The southeastern Wisconsin company employs the latest plumbing technology at its state-of-the-art facility, including 3D Auto Cad and advanced pre-fabrication techniques.
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Local Plumbing Company Helps 89 Team in Milwaukee
 WEST ALLIS, Wis, June 22, 2008 -- Lagina Plumbing, a family-run commercial plumbing company based in Milwaukee, helped provide funding for the team’s efforts in Wisconsin this weekend by purchasing a set of tires and feeding the team on Saturday, Faith Motorsports announced.
Jim Lagina and David Turiciano of Lagina Plumbing attended Saturday’s Camping World RV Rental 250 at the Milwaukee Mile as guests of the team.
Jim Lagina said this weekend that his company has much to be thankful for and wanted to help Faith Motorsports promote Christ to race fans.
“We have been blessed through a very tough business climate in our area over the last number of years,” Lagina said. “The one thing that always amazed us is the fact of how faithful God has been to meeting our needs when we trust him for everything.”
Lagina said his company’s reason for getting involved was simple.
“A plumbing contractor in Milwaukee helped in some small way and possibly someone in the stands that race night knew that he or she needed to change their life and it was because the old faithful 89 car was in the field no matter what the odds were,” he said. “Continued success in the 2008 season because what you do really matters for the Kingdom.”
Faith Motorsports would like to thank Lagina Plumbing for its help.
All Photos Courtesy of TheHotLap.com.
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