MSR Supporting Helen's Pink Sky Foundation
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Meyer Shank Racing announced Tuesday its pledge to long-term support to Helen's Pink Sky Foundation, with its NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars driven by Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong will carry the Foundation's decal in every race moving forward — and will do so until a cure is found for Batten disease.
The pledge is aimed at driving awareness of CLN2 and Batten Disease which is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects just 2-4 of 100,000 children.
This initiative holds a deeply personal significance for the MSR team and family. Three year old Helen Betty Born, the Foundation's namesake and relative of the Meyer family was born on May 31st, 2021 — the same day Helio Castroneves captured his historic fourth Indianapolis 500 victory with Meyer Shank Racing.
Helen was diagnosed with Batten disease on March 10, 2025. Through devastation and heartache upon diagnosis, Helen pointed toward the pink sky which gave the Born family a sign of hope and a newfound purpose to find a cure for their little girl.
"This one really hits close to home for us and we want to drive as much awareness as possible for this awful disease,' said Tim Meyer, MSR COO and Foundation Board Member. 'We're going to tell Helen's story everywhere we race and do our part to help this amazing little girl. Helen is so full of life and we just find her courage so inspiring. What she now faces is evil, it breaks my heart to see a child have to take on so much. We're going to fight like hell to help her and her family in anyway we can.'
Together, MSR and the entire Born family will strive to create as much awareness as possible in hopes that a cure is found soon.
"The response of the MSR team and their willingness to drive awareness for our little girl is so meaningful to me, our family and this foundation,' said Stephanie Born, Helen's Mom and Foundation Board Member. 'Our world changed dramatically not long ago and our journey ahead is a long and challenging one, but we won't lose hope, especially when it's all we have. Thank to Jim [Meyer], Mike [Shank], Tim [Meyer] and the entire team from the bottom of our heart, your support today and going forward will bring a smile to Helen's face.'
Helen's Pink Sky Foundation will have its first activation May 30th-June 1st in honor of Helen's fourth birthday. The Foundation will host and encourage people around the country to host a pink lemonade stand with all proceeds going towards Batten disease research and finding a cure for Helen. For more information on how you can set up your own pink lemonade stand to honor Helen, visit Hope4Helen.com.
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