THIS WEEKEND: Go-kart racing to raise awareness of childhood cancer

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On your mark, get set, RACE FOR THE GOLD!  The Celebrate Hope Charity Weekend is about to be underway and it includes a go-kart race and fundraiser at Jungle Rapids in Wilmington.

Sponsors will race go-karts at the infamous Jungle Rapids race track.  The public is encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite team as they race in heats to qualify for the Championship Race Finale.  WWAY will have a team competing in the races.  The event is free. Various local dance groups will entertain the race fans between qualifying races.

Hope Abounds, Inc. helps bring awareness of pediatric cancer and how you can help those children and teens fighting the race of cancer.

Donations to Hope Abounds will be accepted at the event as fans come to cheer for their favorite race team!

For more on the Celebrate Hope Charity Weekend, click here.