Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is expanding his philanthropic efforts by partnering with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and the 23XI Racing team ahead of the Iowa Corn 350. This collaboration highlights the Baker & Emily Foundation’s logo on Wallace’s race car, connecting Mayfield’s commitment to giving back with a new audience through the Bubba Wallace NASCAR philanthropy partnership.
The partnership was facilitated by Alltroo, a platform that unites athletes, celebrities, and fans to support meaningful causes. Mayfield expressed pride in this crossover between the NFL and NASCAR, aiming to elevate awareness of his foundation’s mission.
Foundation’s Core Purpose and Impact
Baker and his wife Emily founded The Baker & Emily Foundation with a focus on helping others overcome challenges to become their best selves. Their foundation operates on key pillars such as youth success, perseverance, and inner strength, offering scholarships, community programs, and philanthropic opportunities that reflect these values.
“We believe success is possible for everyone, but it requires work and sometimes a little help. We support the resiliency of the human spirit and those who keep at it regardless of the challenges they face,”
the foundation’s mission reads.
This charitable outlook is rooted in the Mayfields’ desire to foster resilience and persistence in individuals facing adversity, promoting growth through support and encouragement.
Recent Fundraising Success and Community Engagement
The foundation’s ongoing community work was recently highlighted by their third annual Be the Ball fundraiser in Tampa Bay, held at Topgolf. The event brought together Buccaneers fans, Oklahoma alumni, and local leaders to raise over $220,000 in 2024 for early learning programs and youth initiatives.
By rallying diverse groups through these activities, the Mayfields demonstrate their dedication to fostering better educational and developmental opportunities for young people in their home region.
Significance of the NASCAR Partnership for Philanthropy
With the Baker & Emily Foundation’s logo now prominently displayed on a NASCAR vehicle reaching speeds of 200 mph, the Mayfields are taking their charitable message to a wider and more varied audience. Mayfield’s enthusiasm underscores that this partnership goes beyond the excitement of racing—it’s about showcasing nonprofits that create genuine impact wherever fans are watching.
Baker Mayfield here. I am honored to have my foundation logo riding along with Bubba Wallace and Alltroo this weekend in Iowa,
Mayfield shared on Instagram.
The race community always knows how to show up and give back, and the car looks absolutely incredible. Good luck, Bubba, and the whole 23XI team. Let’s go get it,
he added.
This alliance between two athletes known for their community values amplifies their shared purpose: to encourage giving back through high-profile platforms, bridging sports and philanthropy for increased visibility and impact.
