Indy 500 driver Jigger Sirois donates to help children who stutter

Jigger Sirois, the late Indy 500 driver who passed away last month at age 91, bequeathed a portion of his estate to children’s hospitals to fund programs for children who stutter. Sirois, who struggled with stuttering throughout his life, insisted on keeping his donation private until after his death. His legacy includes a special award named after him, recognizing misfortunes at the Indianapolis 500, amidst a career marked by notable bad luck during the race. Sirois expressed his intent to help others facing similar challenges, reflecting his personal experiences with speech difficulties.

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