Hilary Duff will serve as grand marshal for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Meijer 300, and raise support for the charity Blessings in a Backpack.
The young star, a spokesperson for the charity, will encourage people to bring along and donate new and used backpacks.
Duff says she is, ‘proud to partner with Meijer to benefit children by creating awareness for Blessings in a Backpack during one of Kentucky’s premier sports events.
Hilary Duff will kick off the Meijer 300 for Blessings in a Backpack on 13 June.